A man attempted to rob a 13-year-old at a fast-food restaurant in Pompano Beach, and detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Robbery Unit are seeking the help of the public to identify and locate the attempted thief who was caught on surveillance video.
According to the BSO the attempted robbery occurred around 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 19, near the 2200 block of North Federal Highway in Pompano Beach. According to investigators, a male subject wearing an orange sleeveless shirt and blue shorts tried to steal a gold chain from a juvenile’s neck by force.
Surveillance video of the incident shows the adult male approaching the victim and his friend inside the business. The three appear to be having a conversation when the attempted thief is seen reaching toward the juvenile’s neck. The would-be robber attempts to rip the necklace off, but the chain does not break. The victim tells the subject he is going to call the police, and the individual walks out of the restaurant and into an older model gray Nissan. The subject then flees the area northbound on North Federal Highway.
Investigators are asking anyone with information on the subject’s identity to contact BSO Robbery Detective Keith Rosen at 954-321-4253 or submit a tip through the SaferWatch App. If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477), online at browardcrimestoppers.org, or dial **TIPS (8477) from any cellphone in the United States.
