Boca Raton Police Blotter

May 27th, 2008

Guns Stolen

Boca Raton police are investigating two vehicle burglaries that resulted in the theft of guns, police said.

According to one report, a handgun, ammunition clips, two pairs of handcuffs and other items were taken from a car sometime between April 30 and May 5, police said.

In the other incident, police said, a man called to report someone pried the passenger door lock of his pickup truck and stole a black satchel containing two guns and two checkbooks.

SUV Vandalized

A Boca Raton resident told police May 5 that someone vandalized his SUV.  The right rear tire was slashed, he told police.  It cost $250 to replace it, said police.

Shoplifters Caught

Boca Raton police said two people were caught shoplifting at the Kmart Store on West Palmetto Park Road, police said.  A loss prevention officer said he caught the men trying to steal more than $1,200 worth of medications and razors. Both men were taken to the county jail, police said.

Drug Dealing

Boca Raton police arrested a woman just after 3 p.m. May 5 in the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant on St. Andrews Boulevard on drug charges, police said.  A report said she was observed making a drug transaction with a man.  Police said she faces charges of possession and sale of a drug and possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana. She was taken to the county jail, police said.

Residential Burglary

A Boca Raton woman told police May 5 that someone entered her home by prying open the rear window.  The intruder stole jewelry, police said.

Belts Stolen