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Suspect Wanted for Fraudulent Use of a Stolen Debit Card

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying a male suspect involved in the fraudulent use of a stolen Debit card. The unidentified suspect used a deceptive “sleight of hand” technique to swap a victim’s debit card, handing back a different card without the victim’s knowledge. The suspect then used the stolen card to make a purchase at GameStop and withdraw cash from an ATM. This incident occurred on September 4, 2025 at a Wells Fargo bank...

Suspected Narcotics Seizure – 124 Kilograms of Cocaine & 98 Bottles of Codeine-Based Cough Syrup

On Sunday, August 31, 2025, members of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Marine Enforcement Unit deputies observed a vessel traveling westbound toward the Boynton Inlet. Deputies monitored the vessel as it entered state waters approximately three miles offshore. As deputies approached to intercept, the vessel made a sudden evasive turn northbound—appearing to avoid contact with law enforcement and avoid entering the inlet. The vessel was ultimately stopped approximately one nautical mile northeast of the Boynton Inlet. Due to the suspicious...

Suspect Wanted for Burglary to homes on Crown Quay Lane, unincorporated Jupiter

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect wanted for burglary to homes on Crown Quay Lane, unincorporated Jupiter. An unidentified male committed three home burglaries on August 29, 2025. An AR-15 with ammunition was stolen from one of the homes. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect is urged to contact Detective C. Mays @ MaysC@pbso.org or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

Seeking Information from the Public – Stabbing at Aqua Lounge

On Sunday, August 31, 2025, between 2:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m., deputies responded to a reported stabbing at the Aqua Lounge, located in the 3000 block of S. Military Trail in unincorporated Lake Worth. Upon arrival, deputies found an adult male suffering from a stab wound(s). He was transported to a local hospital, where he is expected to survive. Detectives are investigating the circumstances that led to the stabbing and are seeking information from the public. Anyone with information is urged to...

Two Persons of Interest in a Robbery in unincorporated Palm Beach Gardens

On July 10, 2025, at approximately 10:30 a.m., a robbery occurred in the area of Acapulco Avenue and Atlantic Road in Palm Beach Gardens. The investigation identified two persons of interest described as follows: • Suspect 1: Wearing a multicolored hoodie, black pants, and Crocs. • Suspect 2: Wearing a black hoodie, black pants, a white shirt, and sandals. Anyone with information about the identity of these persons of interest is urged to contact Detective S. O’Connor at oconnors@pbso.org or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS. Tipsters can...

Illegal Harvesting of Saw Palmetto Berries Leads to an Arrest

On August 21, 2025, deputies assigned to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Wildlands Task Force received a tip regarding the possible illegal harvesting of saw palmetto berries within the Yamato Scrub Natural Area, a protected preserve owned and managed by Palm Beach County Environmental Resources Management (ERM). Saw palmetto berries are classified as a commercially exploited plant species native to Florida. Harvesting them without a permit and the express written consent of the property owner is prohibited under state law,...

Agents with the South Florida Criminal Apprehension Team (CAT) Arrest Suspects for Vehicle Burglaries

During the early morning hours of August 6, 2025, a series of vehicle burglaries occurred within the Bella Terra community in Royal Palm Beach. During the incidents, the suspects stole a 2024 Toyota Tundra from the victim’s residence. Agents with the South Florida Criminal Apprehension Team (CAT) responded to the scene and developed investigative leads. Through investigative efforts, CAT agents located the stolen Tundra in the Royal Palm Beach area. The vehicle became occupied and traveled to Palm Beach Gardens with...