Anna Maria
June 19, 100 block of Magnolia Avenue, burglary. A Manatee County sheriff’s deputy responded to the theft of beach chairs from outside a home. The deputy filed an incident report and assigned a case number.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office polices Anna Maria.
Bradenton Beach
No new reports.
The Bradenton Beach Police Department polices Bradenton Beach.
Cortez
June 14, 4628 119th St. W., Swordfish Grill, burglary. An MCSO responded to the theft of marine equipment at the Swordfish Grill. An unknown person broke into a storage shed to take the equipment. The deputy filed an incident report and assigned a case number.
The MCSO polices Cortez.
Holmes Beach
June 10, Holmes Beach Police Department, 5801 Marina Drive, threats. A man entered the HBPD to report a former employee for threatening him. He told police the former employee carries a firearm and said he had a “surprise” for the next time he saw the complainant. The complainant said he wanted to document the incident.
June 12, 3300 block of East Bay Drive, vehicle burglary. Two Holmes Beach police officers responded to reports of a burglary in progress. One officer searched for a man matching the complainant’s description of a suspect. The other officer spoke to the complainant, who said he saw a man checking multiple vehicles and rummaging through one. The complainant said he confronted the man, who left the scene. An officer later found a juvenile matching the complainant’s description and contacted his parents, who took the juvenile home. The owner of the burglarized vehicle did not respond to police. No charges were pursued.
June 13, 6800 block of Gulf Drive, identity theft. An officer responded to a call and spoke with the complainant, who said her identity might have been stolen. She told police her latest Social Security check was less than usual. She contacted her bank, which told her someone opened a business loan in her name. An officer issued the complainant a case number.
June 15, Kingfish Boat Ramp, 752 Manatee Ave., vehicle burglary. Two officers responded to reports of a burglary and spoke with the complainant. She said her vehicle’s front passenger window was smashed and several items were taken from the vehicle. The officers searched the area for a suspect or other burglaries to no avail.
June 16, Island Bazaar, 3304 E. Bay Drive, petit theft. An officer responded to reports of shoplifting and spoke with the manager, who said a woman concealed multiple bathing suits in her bag before leaving without paying. The manager provided video footage of the theft and wanted to press charges. The officer provided the manager with a victim’s rights brochure and case number, including his contact information.
June 16, 3200 block of East Bay Drive, domestic violence. An officer responded to reports of domestic violence and found a woman who had a bruise on her arm. She told police her ex-boyfriend had become upset with her and grabbed her arm while insulting her. She completed a witness statement and wanted to press charges. The officer provided her with a victim’s rights brochure and domestic violence pamphlet. He also submitted a capias request to the state attorney for potential charges against the man.
June 17, HBPD, 5801 Marina Drive, missing property. A man entered the HBPD to report that he was swimming at the beach when he realized his wedding ring was missing from his finger. He said he attempted to file a claim with his insurance company but needed a police report to proceed. An officer issued the man a case number and entered the ring in the HBPD’s lost/found database.
The HBPD polices Holmes Beach.
Streetlife is based on reports and narratives from the BBPD, HBPD and MCSO.