Luis Alberto Milián, a 58-year-old Cuban resident of Miami, was arrested on Monday after Miami-Dade police alleged he stole several checks from the restaurant where he worked as a chef. These checks amounted to over $6,000.
According to the arrest report, the victim informed police that on July 26, Milián did not show up for work at the establishment located at 1657 NW 79th Ave in the city of Doral, and did not answer his phone despite multiple calls from his boss.
The victim told detectives that on August 1, while in his office, he took out his business checkbook from a drawer and discovered several checks were missing. The victim immediately went to the bank to inquire about the missing checks and found out that Milián had fraudulently cashed all but one of the checks.
The victim obtained copies of the checks and contacted the police. Authorities stated that the checks were cashed for a total amount of $6,300. The other check was cashed by a man identified as Rubén Marín, 60, who remains at large.
Investigators found that the checks were cashed at a check-cashing store called Presidente Check Cashing. Detectives obtained surveillance videos from the business showing both suspects cashing the checks.
Luis Alberto Milián, who was arrested at his home on August 5, faces charges of grand theft, organized scheme to defraud, and use of a forged instrument/check. As of Tuesday afternoon, Milián was being held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center with a bail set at $15,000.
Anyone with information on Marín's whereabouts should call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.
Key Details About the Arrest of Luis Alberto Milián
To provide readers with a clearer understanding, here are some frequently asked questions and their answers regarding the arrest of Luis Alberto Milián.
What charges is Luis Alberto Milián facing?
Luis Alberto Milián is facing charges of grand theft, organized scheme to defraud, and use of a forged instrument/check.
Where were the stolen checks cashed?
The stolen checks were cashed at a check-cashing store called Presidente Check Cashing.
Who else is involved in this case?
Another man identified as Rubén Marín, 60, is also involved in this case. He remains at large.