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Police: Boca man targeted '14-year-old' for foot videos after posting flyers near school
Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk CBS12
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points He allegedly attempted to meet someone he thought was a 14-year-old child. For more information on the arrest and the events surrounding it, readers can refer to the full report from CBS12.
A man from Boca Raton has been taken into custody by Boynton Beach police. He allegedly attempted to meet someone he thought was a 14-year-old child. The man's intentions were uncovered during an operation involving an undercover officer.
Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that the man was arrested after trying to meet the officer. For more information on the arrest and the events surrounding it, readers can refer to the full report from CBS12. Further details are available from the source, providing a more complete understanding of the incident.
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Category: safety Published: July 17, 2026 Source: CBS12 Reading time: 1 min
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