- March 28, 2024
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Sept. 8
Intervention
9:06 a.m. — 1600 block of GMD
Residential Burglary: A 35-year-old Sarasota man was arrested and charged with burglary to a dwelling and the former restaurant at the Colony Beach & Tennis Club after an argument with his father over his drug habit.
His 65-year-old father filed a missing persons report the day before he found his son at a renovated beachside unit where power had been restored. A window had been broken out of the west side of the unit facing the beach, and some items were taken. Items boxed up and placed near the door indicate the suspect was taking them with him, too, according to the report.
The restaurant was also been broken into and a stolen bottle of wine was found partially consumed in the burgled unit, according to the report.
The property manager said the property owner association would prosecute in this case. The suspect was taken to Sarasota County jail.
Sept. 13
Not my fault
9:45 a.m. — 600 block of Marbury Lane
Residential Alarm: Police confirmed through a homeowner that a painting contractor was legitimate.
Malfunction junction
3:54 p.m. — 90 block of Lighthouse Point Drive
Residential Alarm: A key holder told police his residential alarm malfunctioned and went off when he opened his front door.
Sept. 15
Power play
12:13 a.m. – 500 block of Sutton Place
Noise Disturbance: An officer sent to investigate a noise complaint found a cable company employee working south of a church. The worker said a generator would run for an hour while power was restored to a substation.
Bubbling mystery
7:27 a.m. — 6600 block of GMD
Public Service: Water was found bubbling up from a sidewalk in several locations. The Public Works Department was notified and took over handling the issue.
Lost, not found
4:03 p.m. — 500 block of Bay Isles Parkway
Missing property: A California man reported his Cartier black leather wallet, driver’s license, $200, five credit cards, Costco and Blue Shield insurance cards were lost somewhere between Sarasota Memorial and the CVS on Longboat Key.
Sept. 16
No injury
6:11 p.m. — 200 block of Longboat Club Road
Hit-and-run Traffic Accident: The owner of a gray 2015 Sienne passenger car from Collinsville, Miss., reported a hit-and-run driver struck the rear of his vehicle. No injuries were reported.
Sept. 17
No answers
11:45 a.m. — 5400 block of GMD
Found Property: A blue Alcatel Android phone valued at $150 with a waterproof case was turned in to the Longboat Key Police Department. It was reportedly found around the 5200 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive. The phone was placed in a property locker.
Sept. 18
Angler argument
11:18 p.m. — 7300 block of GMD
Disturbance: A 31-year-old Siesta Key angler on Longboat Pass Bridge reported a fisherman on a boat threatened to shoot him after their lines tangled while he was reeling in a catch. The victim said he did not see a firearm, nor could he ID the suspect or his boat because it was so dark on the water.