Burglars crash into a police car during failed getaway in Davie, police say

Officers arrest 4 burglary suspects with $3,000 in landscaping tools

DAVIE, Fla. – A group of burglars crashed into a police car in a failed attempt to get away in Davie, police said on Friday.  

Detectives released surveillance video showing the Thursday heist at the Grounds Group Landscaping, 1110 S. Flamingo Road.

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The video shows the driver of a white pickup truck dropped off a trio in a church parking lot adjacent to the business.

"The subjects cut a hole in the fence and began to remove various pieces of landscaping tools," Sgt. Mark Leone wrote in a statement. "As police arrived on scene the truck attempts to flee crashing into a police car." 

Police officers said they caught the four burglars with about $3,000 in equipment. Authorities identified the accused as Deverick Kimble, Roberto Mercado Rosado, Kareem Wright and Darnell Hill. 

Grounds Group Landscaping burglary - Davie Police 10/11/18 from Davie Police Department on Vimeo.


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