The following are actual police reports as written by Longboat Key Police Officers. They are edited for length, punctuation and to protect privacy.
July 5
Dog on the beach
9:03 p.m.
Sgt. Montfort was dispatched to Gulfside Drive for a report of an unleashed dog on the beach. Sgt. Montfort arrived in the area and patrolled out to the beach where he located a small group of subjects with a chihuahua. Sgt. Montfort announced his presence and was greeted by the owner who showed his Florida Driver License. The man said that the dog had run out of the rental and out to the beach and was actively attempting to coral the dog. The dog was captured and the man returned the dog to the rental unit. The owner was issued a warning and Sgt. Montfort cleared the scene for additional calls holding within the confines of Longboat Key. Case clear.
Citizen assist
10:11 p.m.
Officer Mathis was dispatched to Cedar Court in reference to a burglary. Upon his arrival to the location, Officer Mathis met with the complainant and current tenant. The complainant explained that while he was sleeping an unknown person(s) entered the residence which was locked. The complainant further explained that he heard furniture moving and the doorknob to the bedroom being turned. The complainant advised the bedroom door was locked and he began shouting and he heard the unknown man leave the residence. The complainant then exited the bedroom and found luggage at the top of the stairs that did not belong to him. While Officer Mathis was in the parking lot speaking with the complainant, a man approached the Officer. The man identified himself by producing his issued Swiss Driver’s License. The man advised that he and his family had just gotten off of a 19-hour flight fro