Caution: Suspicious Person Checking Vehicles
Join us in thanking this “Good Samaritan” who voluntarily checked if cars from the Saturnia Isles development were locked... at 3am. This person was, apparently, so concerned with all the bad thieves out there that they made sure ALL the car doors were locked in that Delray community. But if that wasn’t enough, to the cars that were NOT locked, this person searched diligently through the car to make sure that there were no items of value that bad guys could take. We...
Credit Cards Thieves Go on Shopping Spree
Palm Beach County, help us stop these four individuals. They are wanted for the fraudulent use of stolen credit cards. The unknown suspects used the victim's stolen credit cards at Best Buy, Apple Store and Target Stores for a loss of over $ 19,000. This incident occurred on February 27, 2017. The stores are in the Royal Palm Beach and Wellington area. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS or remain ANONYMOUS by downloading our new app “CONNECT...
Three Arrested for Burglary, Possession of Burglary Tools, and Resisting Arrest.
As a result of a long term investigation, agents from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office South Florida Task Force and their law enforcement partners as well as agents from the Broward County Sheriff’s Office Burglary Apprehension Team conducted a joint surveillance operation on Hugo Leal. As a result of the operation, Hugo Leal, Alexis Huerres and Eliener Alfonso were all taken into custody after committing a high-end residential burglary in the community of Polo Club / Vintage Oaks (Linton and Military...
Detectives Receive True Bill (First Degree Murder) for Clown Murder
On Saturday, May 26, 1990, Marlene Warren was at her residence located at 14570 Takeoff Place in Wellington, along with her 22 year old son, Joseph Ahrens and several of his friends. While finishing breakfast, around 10:45 a.m., they noticed a White Chrysler LeBaron pull into the driveway and a person dressed as a clown exit the vehicle and approach the front door of the residence. The person dressed as the clown was carrying a flower arrangement and two balloons....
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...
