Florida Residents Claim 'Coconut Thief' Is Stealing From Their Trees

Nextdoor posts show a man removing coconuts from people's yards in Hollywood, Florida.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Residents in Hollywood, Florida have reported incidents of a man removing coconuts from their private residences, according to CBS News. Photos have been shared on the neighborhood social network Nextdoor showing a man in an unmarked cherry picker truck stripping coconuts from people's coconut palms. One resident, Sadiqa Glussman, said her family feels "disrespected and violated" by the thefts.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing issues with property crime and theft in some Florida neighborhoods, as well as the challenges of addressing small-scale but persistent criminal activity that can make residents feel unsafe in their own homes and communities.

The details

According to the CBS report, Hollywood police have not received an official report about the coconut thefts. However, Nextdoor posts show photos of a man in a cherry picker truck removing coconuts from people's yards. Sadiqa Glussman told CBS that several of her coconut palms have been repeatedly stripped, leaving her family feeling "disrespected and violated" by the thefts.

  • The incidents have been reported over the past several months.

The players

Sadiqa Glussman

A Hollywood, Florida resident who says her family's coconut palms have been repeatedly stripped by the alleged coconut thief.

Hollywood Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that CBS News reports has not received an official report about the coconut thefts.

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What they’re saying

“We feel disrespected and violated. They are stealing from you.”

— Sadiqa Glussman, Hollywood, Florida resident (CBS News)

The takeaway

This case highlights the frustration and sense of violation that can come from persistent low-level property crimes, even if the financial impact is relatively small. It underscores the need for communities to work together with law enforcement to address quality-of-life issues and make neighborhoods feel safe and secure for all residents.