Florida police officer finds man dead and steals his house and identity, authorities allege

The Guardian reports: Brian Louis Sguros, 35, an officer with the Lauderhill police department near Miami, appeared in court Wednesday on charges including criminal use of a deceased person’s identification.

The officer says he took possession of the property and renovated it ‘to prevent criminal activity’ and ‘squatting’ A Florida police officer who discovered a man dead during a welfare check stole his house and identity and spent years renovating the property for himself, authorities said.

This world story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Florida, Brian Louis Sguros and Lauderhill.

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Location

United States · Americas

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The Guardian

First reported

22 Oct 2026, 18:43 IST

Key names

Florida, Brian Louis Sguros, Lauderhill, Miami

Section

World

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