Skimming Device Found on ATM Machine in the Village of Royal Palm Beach
These suspects are wanted for installing a skimming device on a bank ATM machine in the Village of Royal Palm Beach. The unknown suspects were caught on bank surveillance video installing a skimming device on an ATM machine in the Village of Royal Palm Beach. They were believed to be driving in a 2016 or 2017, Gray KIA Sorento. The skimming device was found on three occasions; June 14, 2017, July 1, 2017 and July 8, 2017. Detectives have notified potential victims. Anyone...
PBSO Honors Walmart and Lowe’s Leadership for their Support
Join us in thanking Walmart and Lowe's leadership for their support. Before and after Hurricane Irma, the Lake Park Walmart and Lowe's stores managers provided us with perishable food and other supplies. These supplies allowed our deputies to feed hundreds of citizens. This week, deputies presented these stores’ managers with a ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ to thank them for their partnership and commitment to our community.
Two Busted Committing a Burglary During a State of Emergency
Deputies responded to residential alarm, in progress, in the 1400 block of Woodcrest Rd. North, in West Palm Beach. Upon arrival, a witness advised deputies that two males were seen carrying property from the home to an abandoned home in the area. A quick perimeter was established and two black males, one adult and one juvenile were apprehended. Both suspects were in possession of a back pack full of screw drivers, pry bars, gloves and flashlights. The backpack also included property...
Body Found After Lowering Water in a Canal in Southern PBC to Prepare for Hurricane Irma
On Saturday, September 9, 2017, deputies were alerted to a partially submerged vehicle located in a canal in southern Palm Beach County. The vehicle became uncovered in the canal as a result of the city or county lowering the water levels in preparation for Hurricane Irma’s landfall. A deceased person was found inside the vehicle. The identity of the person is unknown at this time. The vehicle was removed and preserved in preparation for an autopsy and further investigation. More...
PBSO’s Undercover Deputies Bust Another Pair Committing an Act During a State of Emergency
On September 13, 2017, shortly after noon, undercover deputies keeping an eye on a local businesses without power (Carnitas Deli & Grill - 2701 10th Ave North, Lake Worth), observed two suspects trying to gain entry into the business. The suspects were caught in the act and taken into custody without incident. Both suspects were interviewed and confessed to attempting to burglarize the business. The suspects are on the way to jail to be processed. Suspect 1 - Mitchell Feldman, DOB:...
Deputies Responding Also Were Overcome by Carbon Monoxide
On Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at 12:39 pm, deputies responded to a suspicious incident in the 13500 block of Caloosa Blvd. Upon arrival deputies encountered a female who was doing a welfare check on her parents saying that she found her parents on the floor covered in blood and not breathing. Further investigation determined that the couple left a generator running on the back porch which was secreting inside the house. Deputies immediately gave first aid, opened windows, doors and began...
Man Looting a Business During a State of Emergency
Detectives are seeking to identify this man who burglarized 3M Discount Express located in the 600 block of S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Once inside the suspect helped himself to cigarettes, lottery tickets and cash, totaling over $12,000. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS or you can remain ANONYMOUS by downloading our new app “CONNECT & PROTECT”, “See Something Say Something” for your Apple or Android Smart Phone. #HurricaneIrma
Suspects Almost Got Away With Burglarizing a Gun Business
Undercover deputies patrolling in the area of Zipcode Place, West Palm Beach, observed a suspicious box truck with no license plate attached driving in the area. Deputies observed the suspects wearing gloves, exit the truck and begin to canvass the area. A short time later the suspects reentered their vehicle and drove around the plaza. Deputies conducted a traffic stop and found the suspects with a loaded handgun, gloves, crowbars, a bag of ammunition and two new bicycle’s (that still had...
