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Three Cubans from Miami were arrested in the state of Tennessee, accused of being part of an organized network that stole luxury glasses valued at over one million dollars from retail stores in several states, reported the police of the city of Murfreesboro.
Alexander Trujillo Gómez, 48 years old, Xavier Pérez, 52, and Lázaro Salazar Hechavarría, 28, all residents of Miami, are facing multiple charges, including two for burglary, theft of goods valued at $250,000 or more, and vandalism over $1,000, the Murfreesboro Police Department noted in a statement.
The trio is accused of stealing from Sunglass Hut locations in several states. On Sunday, January 26, they stole merchandise worth over $284,329 and nearly $2,000 in cash from the store of that chain located on Medical Center Parkway in Murfreesboro.
The Cubans are also suspected of similar thefts at Sunglass Hut stores in Hendersonville, Tennessee, and in Gaffney and Beaufort, South Carolina.
His arrest was made possible thanks to the cooperation efforts between the Criminal Data Analysis Unit (CAD) of the Murfreesboro Police Department, the license plate reading cameras (LPR), and the police departments of the cities of Smyrna (SPD), Henderson (HVPD), and Goodlettsville in the state of Tennessee.
Analistas de datos delictivos del Centro de Delincuencia en Tiempo Real (RTCC) de la Policía de Memphis tuvieron un papel clave en el rastreo de los movimientos de los sospechosos. Los expertos identificaron una miniván Pacifica 2022, alquilada en Miami, como el vehículo utilizado en los robberies; la furgoneta fue vista en Goodlettsville, el miércoles 29 de enero.
The three defendants attempted to send three boxes of stolen sunglasses to Miami, but they were denied service for refusing to open the packages to reveal their contents.
While they continued to be monitored by the police, the suspects managed to ship the stolen items to Florida from a UPS warehouse.
However, an LPR alert (license plate reader) located the vehicle on Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna, and the officers were able to arrest the three men at the warehouse, intercept the shipped cargo, and seize the minivan.
Salazar Hechavarría, Trujillo Gómez, and Pérez remain in custody at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center and each has a bail set at $1 million. A hearing regarding the charges is scheduled for February 13.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arrests for Luxury Sunglasses Theft in Miami
Who are the Cubans arrested for the theft of luxury glasses?
The arrested Cubans are Alexander Trujillo Gómez, Xavier Pérez, and Lázaro Salazar Hechavarría. These three individuals, residents of Miami, were detained by the Murfreesboro, Tennessee police, accused of being part of an organized network responsible for stealing luxury glasses valued at over one million dollars in several states.
How were the suspects arrested?
The arrest of the suspects was achieved thanks to the cooperation among various police units, including the Criminal Data Analysis Unit (CAD) and the license plate reading cameras. The use of advanced technology and collaboration between police departments were crucial in tracking down and apprehending the suspects, as well as intercepting the stolen items sent to Florida.
What charges are the Cubans arrested in Miami facing?
The charges include burglary, theft of property valued at $250,000 or more, and vandalism exceeding $1,000. The three individuals are in custody at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center, with bail set at one million dollars each, and have a hearing scheduled for February 13.
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