A Coconut Creek surveillance operation by BSO led to a multi-agency pursuit into Miami-Dade County, ending with the arrest of a couple accused of burglarizing work vans and stealing high-value tools.
According to a Broward Sheriff’s Office arrest report, Johnny Batista, 19, of Lauderhill, and his girlfriend, Mayeli Tacoronte Perrote, 18, of Homestead, were taken into custody on February 15 following a surveillance operation by BSO’s Burglary Apprehension Team and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Apprehension Team.
Investigators say deputies were tracking a vehicle tied to the crimes when they observed the occupants, later identified as Batista and Perrote, burglarize three work vans in the area of 6601 Lyons Road. Officers reported seeing Batista smash vehicle windows and remove tools before returning to the vehicle…