Coconut Creek Police Investigate Missing $20,000 After Open House

Divorced couple provide conflicting accounts of cash disappearance during real estate showing.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 2:34am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a crumpled $20 bill lying on a tiled bathroom floor, capturing the gritty, investigative nature of this financial mystery.The disappearance of $20,000 in cash during a real estate open house exposes the financial tensions that can arise in divorce proceedings.Coconut Creek Today

Coconut Creek police are investigating the disappearance of $20,000 in cash from a home during an open house event attended by a recently divorced couple. The male homeowner claims the money was stolen from his bathroom drawer, while his ex-wife denies any knowledge of the cash and believes he fabricated the report.

Why it matters

This case highlights the complexities of property disputes and financial disagreements that can arise during divorce proceedings, especially when it comes to the handling of shared assets and the potential for false claims or misunderstandings.

The details

According to the police report, the 41-year-old male homeowner told authorities that the $20,000 in cash went missing from his master bathroom drawer while an open house was being held at the home on March 28. He claims he was not aware of the open house and that his ex-wife put the home on the market without his knowledge or permission. However, the ex-wife told investigators that the husband knew about the open house and that she only goes to the home to pick up their children, denying any knowledge of the missing cash.

  • The open house was held between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on March 28.
  • The male homeowner reported the missing $20,000 to police after returning home from the open house.

The players

41-year-old male homeowner

The co-owner of the home where the $20,000 went missing during an open house event that he claims he was unaware of.

Ex-wife of the male homeowner

The co-owner of the home who reportedly put the property on the market without her ex-husband's knowledge or permission, and who denies any involvement in the missing cash.

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What they’re saying

“He was not home during the open house. But when he returned, he noticed that $20,000 in cash was missing from his master bathroom top drawer.”

— 41-year-old male homeowner

“She said she had no idea about the money, and that she only goes there to pick up their children. She no longer lives in the house.”

— Ex-wife of the male homeowner

What’s next

Police have suspended the investigation until further leads arise, according to the report.

The takeaway

This case highlights the potential for financial disputes and misunderstandings to arise during divorce proceedings, especially when it comes to the handling of shared assets and property. It underscores the importance of clear communication, documentation, and legal oversight to avoid such conflicts.