By Jim Donnelly
Through our joint effort with the Broward Sheriff’s Office to share updates with the residents, this is a summary of Tamarac crime events through January 8, 2024.
Embezzlement
A victim of Embezzlement on 01/03/2024. The total estimated loss was $18,000. The victim advised she willingly gave $18,000 in cash to an unknown woman after she was told over the phone she needed bail money for her son. Details on this type of scam here.
A victim of Embezzlement on 01/03/2024. The total estimated loss was $1,184. The embezzlement occurred over the phone.
Theft
A victim of Theft – All Other on 01/05/2024. The total estimated loss was $4,800. The victim wants to report that an unknown subject stole his check from the mailbox and cashed it.
A victim of Theft -Motor Vehicle Parts on 01/03/2024. The total estimated loss was $1,200. The victim advised all four tires of his vehicle had been stolen while he was away on vacation.
Orthopedic Specialists was a victim of Theft – All Other on 01/04/2024. The total estimated loss was $800. A Doctor’s office received a check stolen from their mailbox and cashed by an unknown suspect.
Walgreens was a victim of Theft – Retail / Shoplifting on 01/04/2024. The total estimated loss was $619. Three unknown female subjects entered the store, removed cosmetic items from the shelves, and fled without paying.
Marshalls was a victim of Theft – Retail / Shoplifting on 01/03/2024. The total estimated loss was $100—a subject shoplifted at Marshall’s by removing two pairs of shoes.
A victim of Auto Theft on 01/03/2024. The Dodge dealership reported a client`s car stolen from their parking lot.
Burglary
American Plumbing was a victim of Burglary Conveyance on 01/03/2024. The total estimated loss was $4,800.
A victim of Burglary Conveyance on 01/03/2024. The total estimated loss was $2,800.
Consolidated Community Management Inc. was a victim of Burglary Conveyance on 01/03/2024. The total estimated loss was $2,000. Three vehicles were broken into, and tools were stolen.
A victim of Burglary Conveyance on 01/06/2024. The total estimated loss was $430. The vehicle was burglarized while parked in the victim’s driveway. A firearm that was left unsecured inside the car was stolen.
Robbery
A victim of Robbery By Sudden Snatching on 01/06/2024. The total estimated loss was $1,300. The victim was approached by an unknown male who punched him and ripped his chain off from around his neck.
Fraud
VICTIM of Fraud-All Other on 01/03/2024. The total estimated loss was $6,000.
A victim of Fraud – All Other on 01/06/2024. The total estimated loss was $3,750.
Fire
A victim of Fire on 01/04/2024. A structural fire of a residential house.
Arrests
Serrano, Julius, William, 18, was arrested on a Burglary -Conveyance Unoccupied/Unarmed charge on 01/02/2024.
Mcdermott, Davante, Allen, 31, was arrested on a charge of Aggravated Assault W/ Deadly Weapon- Domestic Violence on 01/05/2024.
Jose, Jeannae, Dolores, 28, was arrested on a charge of Touch Or Strike/Battery/Domestic Violence on 01/05/2024.
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Author Profile
- A Coral Springs resident for over 30 years, Jim Donnelly has had a 40-year career as a photographer, videographer, and editor for South Florida affiliate news stations, along with CNN, ESPN, ABC Sports and News, NBC Sports and News, Fox News, and CBS. Donnelly has won several awards, including EMMY’s, for his team coverage. Currently, he owns Image Masters Photography and works as a Realtor.
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