PROPERTY CRIMES UNIT

The Property Crimes Unit is made up of one lieutenant, two sergeants, fourteen detectives, and an Economic Crimes Specialist. The unit is responsible for conducting follow-up investigations involving property crimes and identifying and apprehending those responsible for offenses such as burglary, theft, and fraud.

Although all detectives are trained to investigate cases assigned to the unit, detectives are assigned specialized areas of investigation based on their expertise. Six detectives focus on burglaries and grand thefts, while three detectives specialize in auto crimes, cargo theft, and vehicle burglaries. The remaining five detectives specialize in economic crimes, including fraud, cybercrime, and exploitation.

The unit’s detectives are divided into Sector 1 and Sector 2. Each sector is supervised by a sergeant who serves as a first-line supervisor and provides oversight and guidance to the detectives within that sector.

To help stay informed about current scams, emerging trends, and ways to protect yourself and your finances, the following resources are available:

Florida Attorney General

https://www.myfloridalegal.com/ScamsAtAGlance

Florida Department of Financial Services

https://myfloridacfo.com/division/consumers/fraudscams

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

https://www.fdacs.gov/Consumer-Resources/Scams-and-Fraud

Florida Sheriff’s Association

https://flsheriffs.org/blog/entry/public-safety-tip-common-scams-against-the-elderly/

Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

https://www.flhsmv.gov/2026/03/24/flhsmv-warns-motorists-of-new-scam-alert/

National Crime Prevention Council

https://www.ncpc.org/

Federal Trade Commission

https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/

https://www.identitytheft.gov/

https://www.donotcall.gov/