- December 4, 2025
Aug. 13
Wrong teller
3:27 p.m. — 1400 Block of West Granada Boulevard
Fraud. The victim was working at a bank drive-thru and said the suspect pulled up to her kiosk. The suspect said she wanted to cash a check, and provided the victim with a driver’s license, debit card and a check for $1,080.
The victim knew something was wrong, because she personally knew the person on the driver’s license. She also knew that her purse had been stolen a few weeks ago.
The victim asked if the owner of the driver’s license was in the car, and the suspect said, “I’m Angel,” which was the name of the owner.
Shortly after, the suspect suddenly drove off.
The owner of the driver’s license was informed her items had been recovered.
Aug. 15
Honesty best policy
6:30 a.m. — 100 Block of North Nova Road
Theft. The suspect entered the convenience store and asked for two money orders in the amounts of $500 and $250. The clerk was new, so she asked another employee for help.
The second employee didn’t know the suspect had already received a money order for $500, so he gave the victim both money orders.
The suspect left the store with three money orders for a total of $1,250.
When the mistake was caught, the employees tried to cancel the checks but they were already cashed. The police began to search for the suspect.
Never mind
3:50 p.m. — 100 Block of West Granada Boulevard
Information. The victim came to the police department and said he lost his wallet. He said he was at a restaurant when he noticed it was gone. He searched his car and could not find it. He had canceled his credit cards.
While the officer was still working on the report, the victim called and said he had found the wallet at his house.
Aug. 16
It’s not the amount
9:51 p.m. — 500 Block of South Atlantic Avenue
Petit Theft of Merchant. The victim at the convenience store said the suspect went to the back with two beers and then came back to the counter without them. Asked about the beers, the suspect said he put them back. When the clerk threatened to review the video footage, the suspect ran out the door.
The beers were valued at $1 each.
A police officer later found the suspect sleeping in front of another business. When he was being secured, he said, “I’m being arrested for two beers, really!”
He was transported to jail.
Aug. 17
Persistence nets arrest
12:05 p.m. — Granada Plaza
Trespass. The suspect was harassing customers on the sidewalk of the plaza, according to the police report. He was intoxicated, disorderly and defiant. The officer issued him a trespass warning, meaning that he must leave and if he returns, he would be subject to arrest.
The suspect walked a short distance down the sidewalk, sat down and began harassing customers again. He was transported to jail.
