PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) have arrested Vagner Gomes Pereira in connection with a wide-ranging criminal investigation involving robbery, grand theft, fraud, and trafficking in stolen property, according to official records.
Pereira was taken into custody under Report No. 564336, formally published at 10:19 p.m. on December 29, 2025. Authorities allege he is responsible for multiple felony offenses, including robbery with a firearm, dealing in stolen property, grand theft, and fraud related to false statements of ownership to a secondhand dealer.
The PBSO has not released further details regarding the timeline, specific locations, or the identities of any victims. Investigators noted the probe is ongoing, and additional charges could be filed.
Under Florida law, robbery with a firearm carries severe penalties and can result in lengthy prison terms if convicted. Prosecutors will review the evidence before determining formal charges.
As with all criminal cases, Pereira is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
The Boca Raton Tribune will continue monitoring court filings and law enforcement updates for developments in this case.
