Press Releases

PBSO Seeks to Identify TJ Maxx Thief

He looks happy now, but with everyone's help we can stop him from stealing anyone else's money! Suspect wanted for fraudulent use of victim’s credit card number. An unknown male entered T.J. Maxx and purchased over $900 worth of merchandise with a cloned credit card. The suspect was identified as a black male, wearing a dark gray jacket, dark pants and a black hat with the letter “H” on the front. This incident occurred on February 22, 2017 at 4:51 pm. T.J. Maxx is...

PBSO Seeks the Public’s Assistance Identifying Suspect Wanted for Theft from Famous Footwear

Maybe he thought if he stole shoes from Famous Footwear he would become famous... One thing is for sure,  your picture will be added to our #Busted photos. Suspect wanted for theft. An unknown male entered Famous Footwear, stole a few pairs of shoes and fled on a dark colored bicycle. The suspect was identified as a white male, wearing a black jacket, white shirt, blue jeans and a camouflage hat. This incident occurred on March 4, 2017 just before 8:00 pm. Famous Footwear is...

Oldest Case Ever Solved by Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Offic

The oldest case ever solved by Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office takes a step closer to justice for the first time in four decades. Friends and relatives of Delray Beach, Florida resident, Jean Savage, and even retired PBSO law enforcement officials were relieved to hear the unexpected news. This was the heartbreaking case of Jean Savage, who was murder on a a gloomy afternoon in 1975. The victim's husband found Jean murdered in a pool of blood. She had been raped and stabbed numerous times. Officials...

The Greater Palm Beach Women Club Spreading Sweetness

Thank you to the Greater Palm Beach Women Club (GFWC ) for stopping by to thank us for our work and dropping off sweets. Gestures like this one make our day more special! The GFWC has been doing community service projects since 1927. Their purpose is to give aid to worthy projects,  promote civic improvements,  and train the community about leadership. Thank you!  

PBSO Looking for Male Associated with Family Dollar Armed Robbery

Armed robbery at Family Dollar! Please keep a look out and send any information our way. An unknown male entered the business and committed an armed robbery. He was captured on surveillance video while inside the store. The suspect, armed with a semi-auto handgun, was described as a black male, approximately 5’06”, 150 lbs., bald with a short gray scruffy beard. He was wearing a white long sleeve shirt underneath a brown t-shirt, blue jeans and black shoes. He fled in an early 2000’s...

PBSO Reads to Children to Commemorate Dr. Seuss

In celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday, District 14 was invited to read to the VPK class at Highland Elementary. Deputy Richard Toranzo read to the children the book “Green Eggs and Ham.” A total of 15 children attended the reading session. After reading, each student was provided an After School Safety coloring book, a mood color changing pencil, and a Junior Deputy Badge. Deputy Toranzo swore-in each child. This small gesture goes a long way with the Spanish speaking community. District 14 wants to ensure that...

Who Steals from Toys“R”Us?

We want to know! Suspect wanted for Theft. An unknown male entered the store, filled a shopping cart full of merchandise and left in a Ford Escort. The suspect was identified as a white male, wearing a white pinstripe long sleeve polo, dark color tie, black pants, gold color buckle and black shoes. This incident occurred on March 4, 2017 at 2:54 pm. Toys“R”Us is located in the 400 block of State Road 7, Wellington. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS. You...

Canadian Dentist Arrested for Indecent Exposure on School Property

Detectives of the City of Lake Worth conducted an investigation on an individual who was exposing himself and performing other vulgar acts in front of high school aged females. Arrest warrants were obtained and the individual was apprehended in Miami by PBSO Detectives and the surrounding agency. The individual will be extradited back to Palm Beach County for prosecution. The following incidents occurred: On February 22, 2016, two female students reported to PBC School police that an unknown male driving an SUV stopped...

PBSO is Investigating a Hate Crime

Deputies responded to a vandalism call in the 7000 block of San Salvador Drive, Boca Raton, on Sunday, February 13, 2017 at 8:00 am. Upon arrival the deputy learned that her son's 2001 Ford black mustang had been parked on the east side of the residence for the past couple of months. Sometime between February 11, 2017 at 7:00 pm and February 12, at 8:00 am, an unknown person spray painted a white Swastika symbol on the driver side door. There is no...

PBSO is Looking for 2 Armed Man Involved in Home Robbery

Looking for two armed men that invaded a home and robbed a victim at gunpoint. Suspects wanted for Armed Home Invasion. Two armed males, one wearing a mask, followed the victim home and robbed him at gun point outside his residence. Suspect 2, entered the residence and demanded property from the victim inside. Both suspects fled in a gray 2010 to 2013, 4 door Honda Accord. Suspect 1, was described as a black male, 5’05”, mid 20’s with a thin build. Suspect 2 (composite below)...