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Police announce arrest in string of purse‑snatching incidents targeting seniors
Summary
Police Chief Bacaro told the commission detectives from Lighthouse Point and Deerfield Beach arrested a suspect early in the meeting in connection with recent purse‑theft incidents targeting elderly residents; the chief said the suspect was identified and arrested about an hour before the meeting.
Police Chief Bacaro reported that detectives from Lighthouse Point and Deerfield Beach identified and arrested the person believed responsible for recent purse‑snatching incidents that targeted elderly residents. The arrest occurred about an hour before the meeting and the chief said the suspect had also been linked to a similar crime in Deerfield Beach.
The chief said the victim resisted and tried to retain her purse and that investigators worked closely across jurisdictions to identify and apprehend the suspect. Commissioners thanked the department for the quick work and the chief said he was "very happy this individual is not on our streets anymore."
