- December 4, 2025
Oct. 1
Victim declines to prosecute for $2.35 loss
9:28 p.m. — 600 Block of South Atlantic Avenue
Shoplifting. Two suspects entered the convenience store. The victim said one bought a tire gauge after stealing a package of copper scourers. The other suspect stole a bottle of body mist spray.
They left the store and were last seen walking down the sidewalk.
The copper scourers were valued at $1.35 and the body spray was valued at $1. The victim said he did not want to press charges, but if the suspects return he will call to have them trespassed.
The officer noted in his report that a tire gauge and copper scourers are commonly used to smoke crack cocaine.
Oct. 1
Coupons not for employees
3:23 p.m. — 100 Block of South Nova Road
Grand Theft. The restaurant manager said he suspected an employee of committing theft . A check showed that the suspect’s register was short of cash on several days.
It was also found the employee pressed the coupon code key several times even though she works a shift when the coupon was not available.
Video surveillance showed the employee charging customers full price and pressing the coupon code. Later, she would count how many times she had pressed the coupon code to determine how much money she could take. Surveillance showed her taking money from the register and walking out of view of the camera.
When the victim reported for work, she denied the theft until she was told about the video surveillance, and she then admitted the crime. She cried and said she needed the money for her daughter.
She was terminated from employment and arrested for grand theft.
Oct. 3
Surprise guest
2:33 a.m. — 600 Block of Tomoka Avene
Burglary of a Residence. The victim said he was sleeping in his recliner when a noise woke him up. Looking behind him, he saw an unknown man in khaki shorts crouching in his kitchen.
The suspect grabbed the keys to the victim’s truck and ran out of the door. The victim followed with his gun while calling 911 but was unable to find him.
The victim’s truck was still in the driveway and nothing was missing from the residence.
Oct. 3
Now he just needs a bed
12:50 p.m. — 1600 Block of North U.S. 1
Theft. The motel manager said items were missing when the suspect checked out of room. Missing were four pillows, four pillow cases, two mattress pads, two fitted sheets, two blankets, two flat sheets and two bed spreads. The manager charged the suspect’s credit card. He said he needed a police report so the credit card company cannot dispute the charge.
Oct. 3
What mailbox?
7:06 p.m. — 1500 Block of West Granada Boulevard
Trespassers. Three men who had been trespassed from a store were reported on the western edge of the property. They had bags of trash strewn about them and had been drinking.
They said they didn’t know it was store property because they were across a retention pond from the store.
The officer pointed out that they were only 10 feet from the store’s mailbox which had the store’s name.
The manager said they had been panhandling customers and employees. He said he would not prosecute for trespassing but would do so in the future. The boundaries of the store were explained to the suspects.
