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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