Coral Springs employee accused of reselling stolen radios worth more than $100000 online faces felony charges
Coral Springs, Florida – A Coral Springs business was rocked by internal theft after a trusted employee was arrested earlier this month for allegedly stealing more than $100,000 worth of company equipment and selling it online.
David Dean, a 54-year-old resident of Plantation, was taken into custody on April 3 at Express Radio, the communications equipment company where he had been employed since March 2023. The business, located at 10852 Wiles Road, became suspicious after conducting an internal audit that revealed a significant amount of inventory was missing.
Among the missing items were numerous two-way radios and repeater systems—critical communication tools used by many industries. What began as a routine inventory check quickly led to a broader investigation when the company found some of the missing equipment listed for sale on eBay.
Coral Springs detectives launched an investigation and were able to trace the online sales back to Dean. According to the arrest report, the eBay account used to list the stolen items was linked directly to him. Payments made through PayPal for the sales were deposited into Dean’s personal bank account. In total, the stolen and resold merchandise was valued at $107,901.52.
Dean reportedly admitted to both the theft and resale of the equipment during questioning. Police say he acted alone and used his position within the company to gain access to the valuable inventory without immediate suspicion.
“This was a blatant abuse of trust and position,” a law enforcement spokesperson said. “Thanks to the company’s thorough audit and cooperation with investigators, we were able to bring this case to light before the losses grew any further.”
Dean is now facing several serious felony charges, including grand theft over $100,000, fraud, and dealing in stolen property as part of an organized scheme. He was booked into the Broward County Jail following his arrest and is currently being held without bond.
The incident has prompted Express Radio to reevaluate its internal inventory protocols and strengthen security measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future. Management at the company declined to comment on the ongoing case but confirmed that they are fully cooperating with the authorities.
This case serves as a reminder for businesses to regularly audit their inventory and monitor internal systems, especially when handling high-value goods. As of now, Dean remains in custody, and the investigation into the full extent of his actions is still ongoing.
