Coral Springs Crime Update: Felony Retail Thefts Surge at Local Businesses

{Coral Springs Police Department}

The Coral Springs Police Department reported numerous crime incidents across the city between March 10 and 16, 2025.

Property Crimes:

• Shoplifting:

  • Macy’s – 9263 W Atlantic Blvd, March 10, Loss: $85
  • Barnes & Noble – 2790 N University Dr, March 10, Loss: $77
  • Bath & Body Works – 9469 W Atlantic Blvd, March 12, Loss: $43
  • Walmart – 6001 Coral Ridge Dr, March 13, Loss: $39
  • Publix – 6270 W Sample Rd, March 16, Loss: $57

• Retail Theft (Felony):

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  • Westview Dr – March 10, Loss: $1,435
  • Turtle Creek Dr – March 13, Loss: $1,615
  • The Home Depot – 750 N University Dr, March 16, Loss: $1,035

• Fraud:

  • Losses ranged from $22 to $22,365 across multiple reports, including fraudulent credit card use and identity theft.
  • The Home Depot – 750 N University Dr, March 11, Loss: $115

• Grand Theft:

  • March 11, Loss: $1,100
  • March 16, Loss: $2,996

• Auto-Related Crimes:

  • Auto Parts Theft – March 10, Loss: $2
  • Grand Theft Auto – March 12, Loss: $893

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  • Two reported incidents, including one at 4400 N State Road 7 on March 6.

Violent Crimes:

• Battery:

  • March 10, Domestic Battery at unknown location
  • March 13, Domestic Battery at unknown location

• Threats and Extortion:

  • Extortion – March 11
  • Written Threats – March 14

Other Incidents:

• Baker Act Cases: Multiple reports throughout the week.
• Traffic Violations: Several reports, including a DUI on March 15.
• Suspicious Persons: Reported March 10 and 11.
• Domestic Disturbances: Multiple incidents reported, including March 14, 15, and 16.
• Fire Incidents: March 11 and 16.

Arrests:

• Shoplifting and Theft Arrests:

  • Amy Marie Bedell, 53 – Macy’s Theft, March 10
  • Gregory Scott Bowman, 57 – Felony Retail Theft, March 14

• Fraud and Credit Card Theft Arrests:

  • Tyrus Malik Gordon, 27 – Possession of Stolen Credit Card, March 10
  • Calvin G. Creech, 57 – Fraudulent Merchandise Receipt, March 11

• DUI Arrests:

  • Steven Joseph Wotocek, 35 – DUI, March 15

• Felony Theft Coordination:

  • Cesar Manuel Morales-Gamoneda, 33 – Coordinated Retail Theft, March 16

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