Two alleged thieves were caught on camera leaving a liquor store in Miami after purportedly committing a theft, then escaping with the stolen goods on bicycles. "It's not exactly a high-speed getaway: two guys allegedly rob a liquor store and pedal off into the sunset... on bicycles," noted the site Only in Dade on its social media, sharing the video of the incident.
The footage shows two men hurriedly exiting a store, carrying bags in their arms, each mounting a bicycle, and then riding off in different directions. Although the post did not specify, the alleged robbery took place at the Walgreens Pharmacy located at 1801 NE 123rd St Ste 200, North Miami. This store offers pharmacy and drugstore products, photo services, and some food items.
Previous Incidents of Liquor Store Robberies in Miami
In December 2023, an employee of a liquor store in Miami-Dade was left in critical condition in a hospital after being shot while trying to prevent a robbery. The incident occurred at Jensen’s Liquors, located at North Miami Avenue and Northwest 79 Street in the northwest part of the county, when the employee confronted a man attempting to steal a bottle of liquor.
According to the police and surveillance footage from the store, the suspect entered as a customer supposedly seeking to make a return. When the employee denied the return, the man grabbed a bottle from the counter and attempted to leave without paying. The store worker came from behind the counter, confronted the individual, and a physical altercation ensued as the employee tried to reclaim the bottle.
The fight continued outside the store, and at one point, when the employee fell backwards onto the parking lot pavement, the suspect shot him in the abdomen before fleeing on a bicycle in an unknown direction.
FAQs on Miami Liquor Store Robberies
Here are some frequently asked questions and answers regarding recent liquor store robberies in Miami, to provide more context and clarity on these incidents.
What happened during the recent liquor store theft in Miami?
Two men allegedly stole alcohol from a Walgreens Pharmacy in North Miami and escaped on bicycles. The incident was captured on camera.
Where did the December 2023 liquor store shooting occur?
The shooting took place at Jensen’s Liquors on North Miami Avenue and Northwest 79 Street in Miami-Dade.
What was the outcome of the confrontation at Jensen’s Liquors?
An employee was critically injured after being shot by a suspect during a physical altercation over a stolen bottle of liquor.