West Palm Beach Man Arrested for Business Burglary
Deputies charged a 42-year-old man after a July 28, 2026, vehicle break-in and subsequent pawn shop trail.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Property Crime
Solon Thomas Zill faces charges of dealing in stolen property after an investigation linked him to a break-in at Blue Coast Aluminum on July 28, 2026. Investigators say Zill pawned 10 items stolen from a vehicle at the West Palm Beach business.
Why it matters
The arrest highlights the ongoing efforts of local authorities to track stolen goods through pawn shop databases. The recovery of documentation from a local shop served as the key evidence in closing the case regarding the burglary.
Solon Thomas Zill is charged with dealing in stolen property and falsely verifying ownership of pawned items. The investigation remains active regarding the involvement of two additional suspects seen on surveillance footage.
The players
Solon Thomas Zill
The 42-year-old suspect is currently facing felony charges for the burglary of a local business vehicle.
Blue Coast Aluminum
This local business located on Wallis Road was the site of the vehicle break-in and property theft.
The details
Authorities report that suspects used a hammer and pry tool to damage a 2019 Ram Truck at 6980 Wallis Road. Zill was later identified through a pawn ticket at Cash America Pawn listing him as the seller of the stolen equipment.
Timeline
The burglary occurred at 1:24 a.m. on July 28, 2026.
Legal Context
This case follows the standard investigative procedure mandated by Florida Statute 539.001, which requires pawn shops to maintain detailed records of sellers. By linking the suspect to the transaction, local law enforcement utilizes these records to combat property crime.
Business owners in the West Palm Beach area are encouraged to review security measures for vehicles kept in parking lots overnight. The recovery of stolen items often depends on the accuracy of inventory records and immediate reporting of property damage.
The takeaway
Keeping detailed serial numbers for company equipment can significantly aid law enforcement in recovering stolen assets. Business owners should maintain updated logs of all tools and high-value items to ensure they can be easily identified in police reports.
Further reading
Learn more about local safety trends at Property Crime.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WPEC.
