- April 25, 2024
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May 28
Unhappy returns
11:45 a.m. — 1500 Block of West Granada Boulevard. Dealing in Stolen Property. The department store employee told the police officer that he saw the suspect take a slow cooker and deep fryer, and place them in a shopping cart. The suspect then pushed the cart to the return center and received $69.06 from the cashier.
The store employee asked the suspect to follow him to the loss prevention office to wait for police, and the suspect complied.
The police officer read the suspect her Miranda rights, and the suspect agreed to answer questions. She said she was given an old receipt by a person who promised to give her a portion of the money from the fraudulent return.
The store employee provided police with a video of the theft. The suspect was issued a trespass notice, with the understanding she would be subject to arrest if she returned to the store.
May 27
Baggy pants come in handy
9:19 p.m. — First Block of North Yonge Street. Shoplifting. The victim at a gas station store said a male entered a beer cooler and came out with a four-pack of beer. The suspect then walked around the store for a few minutes, then came to the register and paid for a single beer.
Shortly after the suspect left, the victim noticed a four-pack was missing. The manager checked the video and saw that the suspect stood behind a cooler and placed the four beers, valued at $3.99, down his pants.
The employee said a copy of the video would be provided to police.
May 23
Gun play
3:30 p.m. — 200 Block of Melrose Avenue. Weapons Complaint. The victim said he was doing yard work when a silver Chevrolet Monte Carlo pulled up in the roadway. He heard someone say something to get his attention.
He turned around, and the driver asked, “How old are you?”
The victim said it was none of their business, and the person started swearing and calling him names.
The victim said he started to walk toward the car, and the driver raised what looked like a handgun. The driver and passenger started laughing, and left westbound on Melrose Avenue.
The victim said the driver was “young looking.” He said there was a passenger in the back seat.
A Volusia County sheriff’s deputy responded to the address where the car was registered and was told by a neighbor that the car is usually parked there, and a teenager drives it.
The case is currently under investigation.
