- November 26, 2024
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I don't always steal, but when I do, I steal candy, photos, beer and Blu-rays.
BY THE OBSERVER STAFF
Nov. 15
Pic-ture pocket
2:11 p.m. -- First Block of St. Andrew’s Drive. Burglary. The victim was at lunch when his alarm company contacted him to say that his home’s back door was open. The only items taken from the residence were a few pictures that had been sitting on a stack on the couch. Police believe the suspects left the home the same way they entered. Nothing else in the residence was touched, including several firearms and electronics left out in the open. The officers collected evidence, including a partial fingerprint.
Nov. 14
Not his first rodeo
5:02 p.m. -- 1500 Block of Granada Boulevard. Theft. A loss-prevention officer at Walmart saw the defendant walk around the store and place a Samsung Blu-ray home theater system, valued at $148, in a shopping cart. He told police he observed the defendant walk past the registers and exit the store without paying for the item. He then followed the defendant outside, identified himself and asked the defendant to return to the store and wait for police. The defendant complied without incident. The police arrived and read the defendant his Miranda rights. The defendant had two open warrants, one for burglary of an unoccupied dwelling and one for dealing in stolen property. He was transported to Volusia County Branch Jail.
Nov. 14
The 'beer' necessities
4:45 p.m. -- 600 Block of Yonge Street. Civil Complaint. A convenience store owner called police in reference to a customer stealing a 12-pack of beer, cigarettes and candy. The owner told police the man brought the items to the counter and said he forgot his wallet in the car. Since the man was a regular customer, the owner didn’t make him leave the items in the store. The man then walked outside and never returned to pay for the items. The owner said he wanted to pursue charges. Police went to the man’s home and spoke with his nephew, who said he uncle wasn’t home, but that he would pay for the items. The owner allowed the nephew to pay for the items and said he no longer wanted to pursue charges.
