Margate Crime Blotter: Business Burglary Nets Over $30K in Losses

Margate Police {Aiden Palmer}

The Margate Police Department responded to various incidents and made multiple arrests between March 24 and March 29, 2026.

Incidents

Drugs/Narcotics Offense:
A narcotics-related incident was reported at 600 S State Road 7 on March 24 around 12:51 a.m.

Recovered Auto:
A vehicle was recovered on March 24 at 1815 N State Road 7.

Property Damage:
Property damage was reported at a storage facility on NW 31st Street on March 24.

Suspicious Incidents (Multiple):
Several suspicious incidents were reported March 24–29 across the city, including NW 18th Street, Mears Parkway, NW 65th Avenue, Golf Circle Drive, and SW 61st Terrace.

Information Reports:
Multiple information reports were taken throughout the week at various locations, including NW 25th Street, NW 62nd Avenue, Holiday Springs Boulevard, Margate Boulevard, and Southgate Boulevard.

Burglary – Residence:
A residential burglary was reported on SW 70th Terrace on March 24.

Threats/Intimidation:
A threats incident was reported on Pinewalk Drive North on March 24.

Theft – Bicycle (Multiple):
Bicycle thefts were reported March 24–25, including incidents on N State Road 7 and Atlantic Boulevard. Estimated losses ranged up to $550.

Battery (Multiple):
Several battery incidents occurred March 25–29 at locations including Golf Circle Drive, Kathy Court, NW 1st Street, SW 6th Court, and Buena Vista Drive.

Child Neglect:
Reported on North Brandywine Drive on March 25.

Theft – Motor Vehicle Parts:
Reported on NW 8th Street and N State Road 7 on March 24–26. Losses included minor amounts.

Domestic Disturbances (Non-Crime):
Multiple domestic disturbances reported March 25–28, including W Atlantic Boulevard, NW 79th Terrace, Lakeside Drive, and NW 80th Terrace.

Fraud – False Pretenses:
A fraud incident with an estimated loss of $3,000 was reported on West Sample Road on March 25.

Burglary – Business:
A business burglary at 777 S State Road 7 on March 26 resulted in an estimated $30,800 loss.

Theft – All Other:
Theft incidents were reported March 26 and March 30, including a case with a $2,600 loss.

Burglary – Conveyance (Multiple):
Vehicle burglaries were reported March 26–27, with losses including $1,500 and $2,201.

Death Investigation:
A death investigation was reported on Fern Street on March 27.

DUI:
A DUI incident was reported on Southgate Boulevard on March 28.

Trespassing:
Trespassing was reported on W Atlantic Boulevard on March 28.

Found Property (Multiple):
Found property incidents were reported March 28 at N State Road 7.

Traffic Violations (Non-DUI):
Arrestable traffic violations were reported on W Atlantic Boulevard on March 28.

Arrests

Drug Possession with Intent (Felony):
Arrest on March 24 at 600 S State Road 7.

Grand Theft (Under $5,000):
Arrest on March 24 on S State Road 7.

Warrant Arrest:
Arrest on March 24 on W Atlantic Boulevard.

Drug Possession (Without Prescription):
Arrest on March 25 on W Atlantic Boulevard.

Grand Theft (Under $5,000):
Arrest on March 25 on N State Road 7.

Battery – Dating Violence:
Arrest on March 25 on Kathy Court.

Battery – Domestic Violence:
Arrest on March 25 on NW 1st Street.

Drug Possession (Without Prescription):
Arrest on March 26 on SW 61st Avenue.

Battery – Domestic Violence:
Arrest on March 26 on SW 6th Court.

Warrant (Marchman Act):
Arrest on March 27 on SW 1st Street.

Fleeing/Eluding Police:
Arrest on March 28 on W Atlantic Boulevard.

DUI (1st Offense):
Arrest on March 28 on Southgate Boulevard.

Trespassing:
Arrest on March 28 on W Atlantic Boulevard.

Exposure of Sexual Organs (Felony):
Arrest on March 28 on NW 4th Court.

Domestic Battery:
Arrest on March 29 on Buena Vista Drive.

Warrant Arrest:
Arrest on March 29 on N State Road 7.

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