Three unidentified men slipped into Bedner's Farm in Boynton Beach before dawn and rolled out in a stolen utility vehicle, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say the suspects entered the 10060 block of Lee Road around 1 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 20, and took a 2021 John Deere HPX615E Gator that had been parked beneath a carport. No arrests have been announced, and investigators are asking nearby residents and businesses to review their security footage for anything that could point to the thieves. Authorities say they are following leads but have not released suspect descriptions.
PBSO posts details and requests tips
According to a post on X by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, three unidentified men entered Bedner's Farm and stole the 2021 John Deere HPX615E that had been parked beneath a carport. The post lists Detective Ceraso's email ([email protected]) and directs anyone with information to contact him or call Crime Stoppers. It also notes that tipsters may remain anonymous.
Where the theft occurred
Bedner's Farm operates a farm market, u-pick fields and weekend attractions at its Boynton location, which lists the address as 10066 Lee Road. The property is a well known local destination for produce and family outings, and investigators say any security camera footage or eyewitness accounts from the area could be crucial to identifying the suspects. Location details for the Boynton site are available from Bedner's Farm Fresh Market.
The stolen vehicle
The machine taken is a 2021 John Deere HPX615E, a work series Gator utility vehicle built for hauling and farm chores. John Deere's product page outlines the HPX615E's capabilities and indicates a manufacturer's suggested starting price in the mid teens, highlighting the vehicle's resale and replacement value. More details on the model are available from John Deere.
Equipment thefts in Boynton
Local reporting shows several recent commercial and equipment thefts in Boynton Beach, many captured on surveillance video that later helped investigators. Those earlier incidents, including box truck and storage lot thefts, underscore how quickly stolen machinery can be moved and how difficult it can be to recover. WPTV recently covered multiple truck and equipment thefts and police reliance on video evidence to trace stolen property.
How to report what you know
Anyone with information about the Bedner's Farm theft is asked to email Detective Ceraso at [email protected] or contact Palm Beach County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers accepts anonymous tips and may offer rewards, and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office lists reporting options and Crime Stoppers details on its website. Investigators are urging residents and business owners to review doorbell and security camera footage from the night of the theft and send in anything that might help identify the suspects or locate the missing Gator.
