This is a summary of Tamarac crime events through September 23, 2024, compiled through our joint effort with the Broward Sheriff’s Office to share updates with the residents.
Theft
CVS Pharmacy was the victim of Theft—retail / Shoplifting at 3915 W Commercial Blvd, reported on 09/17/2024. The total estimated loss was $129. The reporter advised that an unknown female entered the store and placed several items in a green Publix bag.
Labtest 1-2-3 Laboratory was the victim of Theft From a Building at 8333 W McNab Road, reported on 09/17/2024. An employee removed equipment from the workplace without the owner’s permission.
Criminal Mischief
A victim of Criminal Mischief was reported on 09/17/2024. A vehicle was spray-painted and keyed.
Animal Bite
A victim of Animal Bite on Westwood Drive was reported on 09/17/2024. The neighbor’s dog bit the victim on the sidewalk of a residential neighborhood. Minor injuries were reported. The victim performed first aid on herself before law enforcement’s arrival and declined medical treatment.
Battery
A victim of Battery was reported on 09/18/2024. The victim was punched repeatedly in the face in the parking lot by two unknown males wearing ski masks.
Information
Information at Tow Maxx at 3816 NW 49 Street was reported on 09/18/2024. Deputies were dispatched to respond to a male who stated he had arrived at the establishment to retrieve his towed rental vehicle. As he retrieved his vehicle, he observed significant damage to the rear passenger side of the vehicle, which he felt was done by the tow company. He requested a report regarding this matter for rental insurance purposes.
Information was reported on 09/20/2024. The unknown victim alleged three unknown subjects robbed him at gunpoint.
Elderly Exploitation
A victim of Elderly Exploitation was reported on 09/20/2024. The total estimated loss was $200,000. The victim received a letter from Publisher’s Clearing House telling her she won $1.9 million but had to send them money. She believes she sent them approximately $200k over a year and a half.
Burglary Conveyance
A victim of Burglary Conveyance was reported on 09/19/2024. The total estimated loss was $100. While paying for gas inside the gas station, an unknown subject unlawfully entered his vehicle, taking $100 on his passenger seat.
A victim of Burglary Conveyance was reported on 09/20/2024. The total estimated loss was $3,430. The victim advised her vehicle was burglarized.
Fraud
A victim of Fraud – Worthless Check was reported on 09/20/2024. The total estimated loss was $2,400. The caller advised she was sent a fraudulent check and sent back half the funds to an unknown individual in Puerto Rico.
Arrests
Young, Eugene L C, 34, was arrested on a charge of Vehicle Theft-Grand Theft Of Motor Vehicle at 8170 N University Drive on 09/19/2024.
Matthews, Kendra Denise, 29, was arrested on 09/20/2024 at 4846 NW 56 Court on a charge of damage to property—criminal mischief—1000 dollars or more.
Mcfarlane Jarrett, Florence Mae, 49, was arrested on 09/17/2024 at 3915 W Commercial Blvd on a charge of larceny—petit theft 1 degree 100 less than 750 dollars.
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