Coral Springs woman faces felony charges after allegedly stealing over $1,600 in electronics from Best Buy across several months
Coral Springs, Florida – A Coral Springs woman is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly stealing more than $1,600 in high-end electronics from a local Best Buy over a span of four months and pawning some of the items for a fraction of their value, according to police reports.
Tina Kruse, 61, reportedly committed four separate thefts from the Best Buy store located at 650 N. University Drive between June 30 and August 13. Investigators say Kruse specifically targeted expensive audio equipment, including Sonos speakers and Bose headphones, concealing the items in a large black purse before leaving the store without paying.
Police detailed the sequence of thefts in the arrest report: on June 30, Kruse allegedly stole two Sonos Roam 2 speakers valued at $348.99 and left the store in a silver Jeep Compass. Just two days later, she returned and took an additional two black Sonos Roam 2 speakers worth $339.98, leaving in a black Toyota Camry. On August 6, surveillance footage showed Kruse alongside another woman removing Sonos Ace wireless headphones valued at $399. The final theft on August 13 involved a pair of Sonos Ace white headphones and a Bose Soundlink Micro BT speaker worth $518.99. Once again, she was seen driving the black Toyota Camry from the store.
Detectives reviewed surveillance footage from all four incidents and determined the same black Toyota Camry was involved in multiple thefts and registered to Kruse. Following the last theft, authorities say Kruse pawned the stolen headphones and speaker within 30 minutes at Bee Pawn in Pompano Beach, receiving less than $750 for the items. Police obtained pawn slips and footage that confirmed Kruse’s identity, solidifying the case against her.
On October 15, detectives located Kruse in the parking lot of her Coral Springs residence and arrested her without incident. She faces felony charges including retail theft of more than $750 within 120 days, providing false ownership information for pawned items, and dealing in stolen property. Additionally, Kruse had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant in Broward County at the time of her arrest.
Following her booking into the Broward County Main Jail, Kruse has since been released on bond.
Authorities have not indicated whether additional thefts might be connected to Kruse, but the case highlights ongoing concerns about retail theft and the use of pawn shops to quickly liquidate stolen merchandise. Police continue to encourage residents and businesses to report suspicious activity and to take precautions to secure high-value items.
The Coral Springs Police Department’s handling of the case underscores the importance of surveillance footage and rapid investigative follow-up in tracking and apprehending individuals involved in repeat retail thefts. With felony charges now pending, Kruse could face significant legal consequences if convicted.
Retail theft, especially involving high-end electronics, has increasingly become a focus for local law enforcement as businesses and consumers alike grapple with the impact on local communities. This case serves as a reminder for both shoppers and retailers to remain vigilant and for authorities to act swiftly when patterns of theft emerge.
