Black-clad biker disappears after making advances toward hotel guests

Sunday, May 31

Time to change the locks

7:19 a.m., 5300 block Gulf of Mexico Drive

Civil disturbance: Police responded to a reported trespassing at a small business in a commercial plaza. Upon arrival, the officer met with the business owner who said she was approached by a man who had previously been arrested for trespassing at the location, according to the police report. The business owner said she was preparing to leave town when the man approached her and began arguing with her. She said the man was experiencing homelessness and becomes verbally abusive when he is drinking. She added that the man had been given keys and biometric access to the business and that she recently bonded him out of jail. She told police nobody should be in the business for the next few days and that she would change the locks upon her return. The responding officer wrote in the report that “based on continued actions between the two I do not believe this course of action will be followed through.” Police searched the area for the suspect as well as where he reportedly “beds down” near Publix, but had no luck. The officer wrote that increased patrols would be done in the area, and closed the case.

Off meds, sexually frustrated and on a Harley

11:52 a.m., 5581 Gulf of Mexico Drive

Suspicious person: An outgoing man clad in black who arrived on motorcycle told hotel guests his plans to spend the night with another guest, which prompted a call to police. The woman who spoke to police said the man was wearing a black jacket, black sunglasses, black shorts and was driving a black Harley Davidson-style motorcycle. The man told one guest about “having a sexual issue” and was straightforward about his desires with the woman, who confirmed the account to police. Neither woman felt threatened by the man, but assumed he was in need of medication. During his visit to the hotel, the man swam in the pool, did tricks on his motorcycle and talked about the medical marijuana he had left on the beach. By the time police arrived, the man had left, and a search on the town’s license plate reader system did not show any matching results. Police advised the women to call 911 if the man returned, and closed the case.

Tuesday, June 2

Not a public shower

8:42 p.m., Channel Lane

Suspicious person: A man called police on a suspicious person after a strange request from a stranger. A resident said he was approached by a woman who appeared to be intoxicated and asked to use the outdoor shower on his property. The man told her no and told her to leave the property. The woman then walked north on Gulf of Mexico Drive. Police conducted a search for the woman to no avail, and closed the case.

Wednesday, June 3

You never ordered food, sir

3:20 p.m., 1601 Gulf of Mexico Drive

Disturbance: A guest acting strangely in his room prompted a call to police on a recent Wednesday afternoon. When police arrived, head of resort security told the officers that a welfare check that morning resulted in a dispute between the guest and hotel staff. The man reportedly became so upset that he removed his shirt and “became verbal with staff,” who thought the man had been drinking. The man said he was waiting for his meal and that he did not want to be bothered by staff if they were not bringing his food. No food order had been taken, according to the hotel. Police entered the room accompanied by hotel staff and warned the man that any further incidents could result in legal actions. Hotel staff agreed to keep an eye on the guest, and police closed the case.