COPS CORNER: A 'swale' bicycle, and copperless A/C


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July 9
Not cool … anymore
11:15 a.m. 2400 Block of Laurel Avenue. Larceny.
A deputy responded to a reported larceny of an air conditioning unit. The victim said that the last time he was at the house, eight days before, all of the copper wiring was stripped off, but the unit was still present. The projected cost of the air conditioner cooling unit is approximately $10,000. There is a chain link fence around the property; however, there is full access to the yard and house.

Under the radar
9:45 p.m. First Block of Pheasant Drive. Motor Vehicle-Larceny.
The victim stated that her radar detector was stolen from her car, which was parked in her driveway. She was not certain if the vehicle was locked. The victim’s husband then checked his truck after they discovered that one of their cars was burglarized. He found that the glove compartment had been opened and rummaged through, although nothing was taken from it. His car was not locked. There were no signs of forced entry or latent prints located on either vehicle, and there was no other physical evidence.

July 10
Just out having a nice loiter
12:34 a.m. First Block of Woodstone Lane. Loiter/Prowling.
A call was made to advise dispatch that there was a man wearing a green hat in the backyard of the above residence. The call further advised deputies that the man continued to move toward the door even though he did observe people moving around inside the home.

Upon arrival, deputies advanced toward the rear of the residence, and the defendant began to walk briskly away, toward the wood line. The defendant was ordered to stop, which he did; however, he did not show his hands after being ordered to do so multiple times.

Once asked what he was doing behind the residence, he refused to answer and remained silent. Since the defendant was not able to explain his presence, he was placed under arrest for loitering/prowling. When asked if he had any weapons, narcotics, or any illegal substances on his person, he continued to remain silent, and no contraband was located.

The defendant was then transported to the Flagler County Inmate Facility without incident.

During the intake process, deputies located a small, hand-rolled “roach” containing a green, leafy, substance, which was later confirmed to be marijuana.

Can I take a message?
10:20 a.m. First Block of Beacon Mill Lane. Larceny.
Upon attempting to make a landline phone call, the victim called her telephone service provider to schedule a service appointment. After a walk around the residence, the victim soon found out that her telephone box was missing.

Once a deputy arrived, it was clear that the telephone wires had been cut from the box but were still attached to the residence. No visible physical evidence was observed, and the box was unable to be located anywhere near the residence.

Well, that's just swale!
2:46 p.m. The intersection of Wood Haven Drive and Palm Lakes Parkway. Property Found/Lost.
A bicycle was reported to be submerged underwater in a swale at the above location. Upon removal of the bike, it was observed that it did not have any foot pedals nor did it have a seat. It is a red, Next brand, full suspension aluminum, male bike. A property form was completed and turned into operations for safekeeping/found property.

— Compiled by Jasmine Alson 

 

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