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The Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Parkland responded to various incidents between May 20 and May 26, 2025. Below is a detailed account of the incidents and arrests handled by local law enforcement.

Theft & Property Crimes

Retail Theft: On May 21, an unidentified female stole approximately $10 in merchandise from Wawa at 7705 N. State Road 7. She placed items into a large canvas bag and fled the store on a bicycle. Video surveillance was provided.

Bicycle Theft: A student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School reported his bicycle stolen from the school’s south bike rack between May 7 and May 22. Estimated loss: $300.

Lost Wallet: On May 19, a man reported losing his wallet near Seabra Foods. The wallet contained $40, three credit cards, and a Florida driver’s license.

Lost Watch: A man lost his Apple Watch at his girlfriend’s home on May 23. He later tracked the device to a Boca Raton address and filed a report to request law enforcement assistance.

Vehicle Damage: A woman driving a 2025 red Tesla struck metal debris on Loxahatchee Road on May 25, resulting in damage to both right-side tires. She filed a report for insurance purposes.

Fraud & Harassment

Identity Theft: A resident reported possible identity theft on May 23 after noticing unauthorized changes to their USPS address and credit card accounts.

Stalking: A woman reported receiving harassing texts and voicemails from her ex-friend’s family in Michigan between May 18 and May 25. No in-person contact has occurred. The case remains under investigation.

Domestic & Civil Disturbances

Domestic Verbal Dispute: On May 21, deputies responded to a verbal dispute between a married couple in the Cypress Head community. Both parties confirmed it was non-physical.

Family Dispute Over Property: A woman initially believed her residence had been burglarized on May 23 after discovering missing appliances and damage to a door. It was later determined that a family member with access had removed the items, resulting in a civil matter rather than a criminal case.

Juvenile & Mental Health Incidents

Runaways Located: On May 21, two missing juvenile girls were found at a nearby neighbor’s home. No foul play was involved.

School Bicycle Accident: A student at Westglades Middle School fell off his bicycle on May 23 while riding to school. The incident was documented for informational purposes.

Mental Health Crisis: On May 23, a woman was taken into protective custody under the Baker Act after expressing suicidal thoughts related to an impending eviction.

Individual with Knife: On May 24, a Coconut Creek police officer detained a man with autism who was found carrying a knife in Covered Bridge Park. His mother responded to the scene and took him home.

Other Reports

Suspicious Incident: On May 22, a caller reported a possible aggravated assault but gave inconsistent statements and stopped communicating with police.

Vehicle Damage in Car Wash: On May 25, a woman reported damage to her vehicle from a car wash at the Chevron Gas Station on N. State Road 7. No surveillance footage was available.

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Sharon Aron Baron

Sharon Aron Baron is a Parkland resident and editor of Talk Media. She has been covering Parkland news since 2012. Parkland Talk was created to provide News, Views, and Entertainment for the residents of Parkland.