Published On: Wed, Feb 10th, 2010

Police Log

The following reports have been provided by the Boca Raton Police Services Department

Unarmed Robbery:

Boca Raton police are investigating a robbery that occurred Jan. 30 at a store on North Federal Highway, police said.  The victim told police two men came in, attacked him and demanded money.  The employee was able to flee the store, but his wallet containing $800 was missing, police said.  The man suffered abrasions to his head, said police.

Aggravated Assault:

Boca Raton police arrested a male juvenile Jan. 31 on a charge of aggravated battery after he allegedly punched a woman in the mouth, knocking out one of her teeth.  He was taken to the county jail, said police.

Shoplifting Incidents:

Boca Raton police are investigating several shoplifting reports:

Jan. 30, a well-dressed man in his 60s attempted to steal $15 worth of fruit from a store on West Glades Road.  Police said he made off in a white Lexus.

Jan. 30, police arrested a man for shoplifting a shirt and handbag at the Macy’s in Town Center at Boca Raton mall.  He was taken to the county jail.

Jan. 31, a woman was arrested at Macy’s for attempting to steal various items of clothing worth $246, police said.  She was given a notice to appear in court and released.

Cocaine Possession:

A woman arrested for possession for driving while under the influence of alcohol Jan. 29 was also charged with possession of cocaine after the substance was allegedly found in her car that had been stopped on East Palmetto Park Road. She was taken to the county jail.

Fraud Report:

A woman told Boca Raton police Jan. 29 that someone had used her debit card number earlier in the month to make an unauthorized withdrawal.

Weapon Discharge:

A man admitted to Boca Raton police Jan. 29 that he fired fire rounds from his Glock 9mm pistol into the air in his backyard.  He said he discharged the gun because of a jealousy incident involving his wife.

DUI Investigated:

A 43-year-old man was arrested from driving while under the influence of alcohol Jan. 29 following the investigation of a traffic accident on Congress Avenue, police said.  He refused to give police a breath sample.  He was taken to the county jail.

Marijuana Possession:

A man was issued a notice to appear in court after police found him in possession of 8.8 grams of marijuana and possession of a bong on Feb. 1.  Officers had responded to the man’s house after receiving a complaint of a noise disturbance.

In a separate incident, police said a man was arrested for possession of marijuana following a traffic stop on Yamato Road Feb. 2.  He was issued a notice to appear in court.

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