Deerfield-News.com-Deerfield Beach,Fl-The armed robbery that took place at Class Jewelers was done by two men dressed as women”,The Transvestite Bandits”.There seems to be a connection between this robbery and the one at Sams Pizza and check cashing in Pompano Beach. Both were perpetrated by The Transvestite Bandits according to eyewitnesses and video tape.Deerfield-News.com will have an update shortly as we review the tapes and post them as well as the official police reports on both Transvestite Bandit Robberies,Below is our orignal report of the armed robbery at Class Jewelers in Deerfield Mall.
Broward Sheriffs Office Public Information Officer Gina Carter reports An armed robbery took place at 2.14 PM involving two suspects.
BSO established a perimeter which has since been taken down. No one is in custody at this time. No one was injured during the robbery. More details to follow from Deerfield-News.com
Updated Information from BSO-3-10-2017
Broward Sheriff’s Office Robbery Unit investigators are searching for a two-man team of armed robbers who targeted a check cashing store in Pompano Beach this morning. Detectives believe they are the same men responsible for an armed robbery Friday at Class Jewelers in Deerfield Beach. During both robberies, the men dressed as women to disguise their appearances.
Just after 8:30 a.m., deputies responded to 1749 N. Powerline Rd. in Pompano Beach regarding a report of an armed robbery by two armed men dressed as women. The robbers forced the employees to the back of the store.
On March 3, security cameras captured two men disguised as women entered Class Jewelers at 3756 W. Hillsboro Blvd. in Deerfield Beach. The men lured the two female employees to the sales floor under the guise of looking for a wedding ring. One of the robbers brandished a gun, and suddenly both men jumped over the counter and cornered the two women. They forced the employees to the back room and commenced ransacking the display cases.
Additional victims or anyone with information is asked to contact Broward Sheriff’s Office Det. David Agusti at 954-321-4332. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or online at browardcrimestoppers.org. Anonymous tips that lead to an arrest are eligible for a reward of up to $3,000.
MEDIA NOTE: Surveillance video and a Broward Crime Stoppers flyer are available at sheriff.org.
THIS REPORT BY:
Gina Carter/PIO
