A Cuban national was arrested in southwest Miami-Dade just hours after stealing a trailer containing goods valued at $100,000.
According to the police report, cited by local media, the theft of a trailer loaded with items such as tobacco, alcoholic beverages, sunglasses, and clothing was reported on Monday. The trailer and its cargo were initially destined for the Crown Princess cruise ship in San Francisco before the incident occurred.
Manuel Ángel Pérez-Jacom, 34, was apprehended the same day near SW 288th Street and 137th Avenue in Homestead, after police discovered "multiple boxes" with some of the stolen property in a vehicle he was driving. Pérez could not provide any valid documentation to explain his possession of the stolen items.
During a court hearing, his attorney argued that Pérez's possession of the items did not necessarily mean he had stolen them—a point that failed to convince Judge Mindy S. Glazer. The suspect faces charges of grand theft, with a bond set at $7,500, and trafficking in stolen property, with an additional bond set at $10,000.
Although Pérez was detained, he no longer appears in the TGK jail records as of the time of this report. No further details about the case are available at this time.
Key Details on the Miami-Dade Theft Case
For those seeking more information about this case, here are some frequently asked questions and their answers.
What items were stolen in the Miami-Dade theft?
The stolen items included tobacco, alcoholic beverages, sunglasses, and clothing, all valued at $100,000.
Who was arrested in connection with the theft?
Manuel Ángel Pérez-Jacom, a 34-year-old Cuban national, was arrested for the theft.
What charges does Manuel Ángel Pérez-Jacom face?
He faces charges of grand theft and trafficking in stolen property, with bonds set at $7,500 and $10,000 respectively.