- November 22, 2024
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Nov. 23
Meter matter
1:19 p.m. — First block of Aston Circle. Information. The caller said someone was staying at a home but no one was supposed to be there. He also said the electric meter was missing from the wall and a vehicle was backed into the side of the home.
Upon arrival, the officer observed a Chevy Blazer backed into the home with a section of fence leaning against it. The electric meter was lying on the ground. He made contact with a neighbor, who said the homeowner went to jail and quit making payments, but allowed his brother to stay there. He said he did know who owns the Blazer because the brother does not have a vehicle.
The officer knocked on the door and it was answered by the suspect. The television was on even though the electric meter was on the ground.
The suspect said the brother let him stay overnight. He said the brother was supposed to help him work on the Blazer. He denied any knowledge of the meter or possible theft of electricity.
FPL was notified of the possible theft of electricity. Neighborhood Improvement was notified about possible code violations.
Nov. 24
In a hurry to skateboard?
8:43 a.m. — 400 Block of North Nova Road. Burglary. The officer responded to the city skate park, which is currently under renovation, after a burglary had been reported.
The grind rail was reported missing. It had been disconnected so it could be modified, and it was being stored under a tarp. The galvanized steel, 16-feet long rail with five legs is valued at $1,000.
The construction area is fenced in and there were no signs of forced entry. The fence was still locked by a chain. The officer wrote in his report that the suspect may have jumped over the fence.
The surveillance system had not working for the past week so there was no footage available.
A construction person working on the renovation said the rail is heavy and would have to be carried off by at least two people. He said it may have been stolen by passing underneath the fence at a low spot and then carried away by truck.
Nov. 24
Church burgled
7:33 a.m. — 1000 Block of Ocean Shore Boulevard. Burglary. The victim said he arrived at the church and saw that a rock had been thrown through the lower window at the entrance door. The rock was found inside the church.
Four of the “poor boxes” as had been forcibly opened. The victim estimated $130 in cash was stolen because this was the average in weekly offerings.
The officer did not check for fingerprints because the staff had handled the boxes, possibly contaminating any evidence. No video surveillance was available.
