COPS CORNER: Roommate arrested, but not before cleaning out apartment


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Also: Husband reports car stolen and registration disappears

Oct. 31

Roommate not arrested in time

11:49 p.m. — 2000 Block of St. Georges Road. Theft. The victim let his friend move into his apartment a month and a half ago. Since moving in, he has stolen and pawned the victim’s TV. The two got into an argument, and the victim told him he had to move out.

The victim went to work the next morning, and the suspect was still at the apartment. When he saw a police officer, he told him the suspect was at home and might have a warrant for his arrest. The officer found that he had a warrant and arrested him at 4 p.m.

When the victim returned home, he noticed several items missing, including the living room rug, table and chairs from the patio, vases from the cabinets and a lamp from the living room.

Also, he noticed a $1,979 in charges on his Lowes Credit Card. His card was still at the house, but had been moved. He discovered another card had been charged to the $3,000 limit.

Nov. 3

Wife “steals” own car

3:54 p.m. — Hand Avenue and South Nova Road. Civil Complaint. The officer was parked in Tomoka Plaza when he saw a reported stolen vehicle turn onto Hand Avenue and go west. The officer followed the vehicle and another officer arrived for backup.

The vehicle did not attempt to flee or drive recklessly. The officer followed the vehicle until it pulled into a business on Sage Brush Trail.

A felony traffic stop was conducted, with officer drawing his gun, utilizing proper procedure. The suspect was detained while the vehicle was searched.

The suspect said she was the owner of the car, and the officer determined that was true.

The suspect said she was going through a divorce with the person who reported the vehicle stolen to Daytona Beach police.

The officer contacted Daytona Beach police, who said it would be a civil issue. After a long wait while the vehicle was removed from the stolen list, the suspect left the scene in the vehicle.

Nov. 4

Forgetful victim

11:42 a.m. — 500 Block of West Street. Suspicious Incident. The victim said the sticker was missing from his vehicle and someone must have also entered his car and stolen his registration because it was also missing. He did know when it happened.

The officer if it looked like the glove box and console had been gone through and he said no. There were no signs of forced entry and there was cash in the vehicle which had not been taken.

The victim had the receipt for the registration, but said he could not say when he placed the sticker on the tag or where he placed the registration.

The victim said it was possible he misplaced the registration.

 

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