A Miramar man is behind bars after allegedly breaking into nearly a dozen homes across Broward County that were being fumigated at the time.
Derek Bell, 28, was arrested by Hollywood Police in connection with the crimes. Officials say Bell would target the homes early in the morning that were being tented for bugs.
More than $300,000 worth of items were found inside Bell’s Miramar home as well as several storage units, police said. In total, 23 different victims have come forward – including several in Pembroke Pines, Miramar and Fort Lauderdale.
Bell, who is being held on 35 charges in the case, has prior arrests for robbery and burglary and is currently on probation. He also had two outstanding warrants in Broward County.
