- December 4, 2025
Aug. 6
No lock on bicycle basket
8:03 a.m. — 200 Block of West Granada Boulevard
Theft. The victim said when he arrived at the store on his bicycle, he took money from his wallet and put the wallet and his sunglasses in the front basket.
When he returned, both items were missing. He wanted a report to help get a replacement for his driver’s license which was in his wallet.
Aug. 8
Empty purse still valuable
8:42 a.m. — 800 Block of Riverside Drive
Theft. The victim said her purse was missing and she spent all day looking for it. She had kept the empty purse on a cabinet in the foyer
The purse is a pink Louis Vuitton Capucines MM Tauri Litchi with a single strap valued at $5,964.
She said the only visitors to the house were employees of a flooring company who were there on several occasions. She said one of the suspects stopped coming to the house during the work. The owner said he has a drug problem and missing work was not unusual.
Investigation showed that a person associated with the company phone number has a long pawn history.
The victim said she does not want to press charges but wants the purse returned.
When you gotta go ...
9:49 a.m. — 800 Block of South Atlantic Avenue.
Vandalism. Vandalism was reported to a restroom door at Andy Romano Beachfront Park. The doors automatically lock at 8 p.m., and reopen at 6:30 a.m. The door handle was pried away from the door and the screws ripped out, but no entry was made. Damage was estimated at $200.
Aug. 9
Still waiting for money
11:09 a.m. — 2000 Block of West Granada Boulevard
Shoplifting. The victim said the suspect entered the drug store and grabbed a basket. He filled it with 17 bottles of Dove’s Men’s body wash, two bottles of Nivea Body Wash, five bottles of Old Spice Wash and one bottle of Old Spice Swagger deodorant.
As he passed the register, he said, “I need to get my money,” but left with the items and did not return.
The total value was $181.42.
Quick stop
7:31 p.m. — 600 Block of South Nova Road
Shoplifting. The victim said the suspect entered the convenience store and asked for a carton of L&M cigarettes and a carton of Newport cigarettes.
The card machine declined the suspect’s debit card. The suspect then grabbed the cartons, saying, “I don’t need a receipt,” ran out of the store.
The cigarettes were valued at $110.
