Margate Police {Aiden Palmer}
By Jim Donnelly
This is a summary of Margate’s crime and arrests through March 6, 2024, compiled through our joint effort with the Margate Police Department to share updates with residents.
Theft
Walmart was the victim of Theft—retail / Shoplifting on W Atlantic Blvd, which was reported on 03/04/2024. The total estimated loss was $928.
Harbor Freight Tools was a Theft—retail / Shoplifting victim on W Atlantic Blvd, reported on 02/27/2024. The total estimated loss was $179.
A victim of Theft – All Other on NW 17 Court was reported on 02/27/2024. The total estimated loss was $10.
Fraud
A victim of Fraud- All Other on Coconut Creek Parkway was reported on 02/28/2024. The total estimated loss was $1,397.
A victim of Fraud – Credit Card / ATM on W Atlantic Blvd was reported on 02/27/2024. The total estimated loss was $815.
A victim of Fraud – All Other on Colonial Drive was reported on 02/29/2024.
Criminal Mischief
A victim of Criminal Mischief on NW 31 Street was reported on 02/27/2024.
A victim of Criminal Mischief on SW 11 Street was reported on 02/29/2024.
Burglary
A victim of Burglary Business on N State Road 7 was reported on 02/28/2024. The total estimated loss was $34,775.
Battery
A victim of Battery on NW 8 Street was reported on 02/28/2024.
Elderly Exploitation
A victim of Elderly Exploitation on Colonial Drive was reported on 02/29/2024.
Aggravated Assault
A victim of Aggravated Assault on SW 2 Terrace was reported on 02/29/2024.
A victim of Aggravated Assault on S State Road 7 was reported on 3/01/2024.
Animal Bite
A victim of Animal Bite on NW 1 Street was reported on 03/01/2024.
Hit And Run
A victim of Hit And Run on N State Road 7 was reported on 03/03/2024.
Death Investigation
A victim of Death Investigation on Colonial Drive was reported on 03/04/2024.
A victim of Death Investigation on NW 1 Street was reported on 03/04/2024.
Arrests
Mitchell, Christopher, Steven, 36, was arrested on a charge of Dui Alcohol Or Drugs 1 Offense at 3100 N State Road 7 on 02/27/2024.
Gonzalez, Edwin, Jose, 26, was arrested on a charge of Touch Or Strike/Battery/Domestic Violence at 6050 NW 8 Street on 02/28/2024.
Coffman, Gerald, 62, was arrested on a charge of Battery on a Person 65 Years Of Age Or Older on Golf Circle Drive on 03/02/2024.
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