The Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog
After a months-long investigation, a Florida man wanted for his alleged participation in the theft of luxury automobiles worth over $2 million was jailed last week on multiple theft charges after turning himself in.
The Setai Miami Beach is an exclusive waterfront hotel with five-star accommodations. On July 24, four luxury cars were reported missing from the resort’s parking garage. The authorities were notified, and an investigation was opened.
When the police saw the footage provided by the hotel, they reported that at least three men appeared to be involved in the alleged vehicle thefts. The video reportedly showed someone breaking into the structure where the valet service stores the keys and swiping some fobs. The man then allegedly met with the others, and the trio appeared to drive away in two of the cars that were reported stolen. A few hours later, three individuals believed to be the same people entered the parking garage and allegedly stole two more vehicles.
According to reports, the authorities spent months collecting information and what they believed was evidence related to the incident, and they believed they had identified the suspect who stole the fobs. Security camera footage from the surrounding areas also helped point them in what they believed was the right direction.
On April 21, the suspect, who has multiple priors, turned himself in at the Miami Beach Police Headquarters and was taken into custody. He is facing preliminary charges of four counts of grand theft and burglary of an occupied structure. According to facility records, at the time this was written, he was housed in the Miami-Dade County jail.
The investigation is ongoing, and the authorities are still searching for the identities of the individuals they believe accompanied the suspect.
If you or someone you love is suspected of a theft offense, contact Orange County criminal defense lawyer Staycie R. Sena at (949) 477-8088 for a consultation now.