NORTH BAY VILLAGE, FLA. (WSVN) – A man was arrested Monday in North Bay Village after police said he used a former friend\u2019s personal information to obtain an insurance policy without permission, leaving the victim with an outstanding balance<\/p>\n
Bolton Ahimbisibwe, 24, was taken into custody May 4 following an investigation that began earlier this year, according to an arrest report.<\/p>\n
The case was assigned for follow-up investigation on Jan. 12, 2026. On Jan. 28, the victim told investigators he discovered the issue while attempting to apply for a policy with Progressive Insurance. <\/p>\n
An agent informed him he owed $349 on an existing account, despite the victim stating he had never previously held a policy with the company.<\/p>\n
The victim said he was told the policy included his name, his wife\u2019s name and Ahimbisibwe\u2019s name.<\/p>\n
He recognized Ahimbisibwe as a former friend with whom he had not spoken in some time and called him after the discovery.<\/p>\n
The victim told police he never gave Ahimbisibwe permission to use his personal information.<\/p>\n
Investigators said the victim reported seeing Ahimbisibwe\u2019s vehicle multiple times at 1275 Kennedy Causeway. <\/p>\n
On May 4, officers went to the location and located the vehicle.<\/p>\n
Police said Ahimbisibwe was taken into custody at about 8:18 a.m. and transported to the North Bay Village Police Department for questioning. <\/p>\n
After being advised of his rights, he declined to speak without an attorney.<\/p>\n
A records check revealed he also had two active bench warrants related to a speed zone violation and an unregistered vessel, according to the report.<\/p>\n
He was later transported to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center without incident. <\/p>\n
Charges related to the identity theft investigation are pending review by prosecutors.<\/p>\n
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