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Coral Springs police log robberies, car thefts and fraud cases

Coral Springs police logged a strong-arm robbery, several vehicle thefts and multiple fraud and extortion reports between Oct. 19 and Oct. 25.

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Coral Springs police recorded a range of crimes across the city between Oct. 19 and Oct. 25, according to a department bulletin. Most victims and addresses were withheld.

The most serious incident was a strong-arm robbery reported Oct. 21. The victim was robbed sometime between 7 and 7:58 p.m., and police estimated the loss at $400. The location was not released.

Vehicle crimes were frequent. Police logged at least three reported grand thefts of automobiles, on Oct. 20, Oct. 22 and Oct. 23. Separately, a vehicle burglary on Oct. 19 caused an estimated $500 loss, and an attempted vehicle theft was reported Oct. 24.

Retail theft accounted for several reports, with two felony cases. One involved about $782 in merchandise taken between Oct. 18 and Oct. 21. Another, reported Oct. 25, involved $1,241 in goods. Smaller shoplifting cases ranged from $6 to $136.

Fraud and extortion reports also made up a large share of the bulletin. A single fraud case reported Oct. 23 listed a loss of about $22,000, and another fraud case reported Oct. 24 listed about $4,346. Police did not describe the schemes in either case.

Residents can check the full bulletin for dates and details, and report suspicious activity to the Coral Springs Police Department.

This story is a summary based on reporting by Coral Springs Talk. Read the original for full details.

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