Detectives Seek Knife-Wielding Woman

by News Desk | May 23, 2025 · 9:45 am | Broward County News

Last Updated: Dec 15, 2025 · 8:46 am

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On May 23rd of 2025 at a restaurant in Pompano Beach a woman with a knife threatened an employee as per reports from detectives of Broward Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit (VC). Seeking assistance from the public in identifying her after workers at Snappers restaurant reported an incident of aggravated assault around 10 pm Wednesday night at 600 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, in Pompano Beach. Witnesses reported that the woman displayed behavior at the restaurant; she initially claimed to be collecting an Uber online order despite there being no record of one, for her; later she intruded on diners by touching their food after visiting the restroom and proceeded to clean the counter with a wet washcloth as captured on surveillance footage. After the workers sought assistance. Securely shut the entrance door behind them when a lady retrieved a knife from her hoodie and insisted on unlocking the door forcibly by confronting an employee with the knife near his face.A worker opened the door which led the woman to depart from the scene.Anyone who has details about the womans identity is urged to reach out, to BSO Detective Karina Hernandez at 954. 321. 4236 Or provide information through the SaferWatch app. If you want to stay anonymous and potentially receive a cash reward for information regarding this case or an arrest made as a result of your tip please reach out to Broward Crime Stoppers either by calling 954493TIPS (8477) visiting their website browardcrimestoppers.org or by dialling **TIPS (8477) from any cellphone in the United States. If the information you provide leads to an arrest in this case you could be eligible for a reward of up to $5000. Those handling the investigation include Detective K Hernandez from VCU Sergeant L Heath, from BSO CID VCU .

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