Boca Raton Police Blotter

January 24th, 2008

Attempted Robbery

Boca Raton police are investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred just before 6 p.m. Jan. 20.

Public Information Officer Sandra Boonenberg said the victim was walking his dog in the 1800 block of SW 12th Avenue when a dark colored Jeep Cherokee or Liberty with tinted windows pulled along next to him. A man leaned out of the window, pointed a gun at the victim, and demanded his property, police said.

The report said the victim took cover behind a concrete pole and the vehicle fled the scene, traveling eastbound on SW 20th Street. No property was taken and the victim was not injured, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective John Sanchez at (561) 338-1307.

Auto Burglarized

Boca Raton police received a call from a local woman Jan. 6 who reported that her SUV was broken into. Police said a side passenger window was smashed. A black purse containing two debit cards, a Social Security card, license, checkbook and a cell phone was stolen from the vehicle, said police.

Juveniles Arrested

Boca Raton police arrested two female juveniles for allegedly shoplifting at Macy’s Department Store in the Town Center at Boca Raton mall just before 6:30 p.m. Jan. 6. A loss prevention officer reported that the girls stole about $145 worth of merchandise. Both were processed and released to parents, police said.

Restaurant Entered

Boca Raton police are investigating a burglary reported Jan. 16 at a downtown Boca Raton restaurant. The intruder smashed a picture frame containing $100 and $20 bills, police said. The thief entered and left via a rear door, said police.

Phone Stolen

The cashier at a Boca Raton car wash told police Jan. 16 that someone stole her $160 cellular telephone from her workplace. She said the phone was near the cash register when it was taken, said police