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A Cuban was jailed this Tuesday accused of robbing several businesses in the city of Miami, after being caught collecting the winnings from lottery tickets he had stolen during the heists.
A Yoamil Nápoles, 49 years old and originally from Cuba, his good luck ran out when the Miami Police arrested him on charges including robbery, grand theft, property damage, and trafficking in stolen property, reported television networks that accessed Miami-Dade jail records.
Naples and another suspect who has not yet been arrested committed a series of thefts in businesses across the county last month.
The first robbery took place on January 11, between 4:00 and 5:00 a.m., at Jimmy's Discount Store, a discount store located at 4589 Northwest 7th Street, Flagami.
The suspects looted the counter and front shelves of the store, from where they took cartons of cigarettes, watches, and scratch-off lottery tickets.
The surveillance cameras captured one of the thieves putting the items into a bag before yanking the cash register and fleeing with all the loot.
The stolen goods have an estimated value of 7,000 dollars, stated the police report.
Naples and the other individual wore gloves and hooded sweatshirts to conceal their identities, as seen in the video recorded by a camera located at the back of the store.
The police stated that the detained individual and his accomplice also robbed the insurance store Estrella Insurance, which is located next to Jimmy's Discount Store. To gain entry, they broke through the drywall that separates the two businesses using a crowbar.
On January 21, the detectives received a list of the stores where lottery tickets were being redeemed.
Surveillance images from a store on Northwest 17th Street showed Nápoles as he scanned and cashed stolen tickets. The individual was wearing the same clothing as that of the suspect from the robbery that occurred days earlier.
Two weeks after that first incident, on January 25, there was another robbery at a Kwik Stop located at 764 Northwest 29th Street, Allapattah.
According to the arrest report, Nápoles entered the establishment through the kitchen ceiling and stole $450 in cash, around $2,000 in cigarettes, and another $2,000 in lottery tickets.
A detective reported that it also caused damage to the store's roof amounting to approximately $2,000.
Subsequently, the Cuban was recorded in other businesses while claiming lottery prizes.
Police officers arrested him this Tuesday, and he confessed to the crimes. His girlfriend also identified him in photographs.
The detained individual appeared in the Miami-Dade criminal court this Wednesday. During the hearing, a Miami police officer stated that Nápoles could be part of a group suspected of committing several similar robberies.
The judge ordered that the Cuban remain in the TGK jail of the county without the right to bail.
Frequently Asked Questions about Thefts and Crimes in Miami
Who is Yoamil Nápoles and why was he arrested in Miami?
Yoamil Nápoles is a Cuban arrested in Miami for stealing lottery tickets and other goods from local businesses. He was caught while redeeming the prizes from the stolen tickets and faces charges of theft, grand larceny, property damage, and trafficking in stolen property.
What was the modus operandi of Yoamil Nápoles and his accomplice in the robberies?
They broke in forcefully and looted the businesses, taking cartons of cigarettes, watches, lottery tickets, and cash. They wore gloves and hooded sweatshirts to conceal their identities and accessed the stores by breaking through drywall or entering through the roofs.
How was Yoamil Nápoles identified and arrested?
Yoamil Nápoles was identified thanks to surveillance camera images showing him cashing in the stolen lottery tickets. Additionally, his clothing matched that of the suspect in previous robberies. His girlfriend also identified him in photographs, which aided in his arrest.
What other theft-related crimes have been reported in Miami recently?
In Miami, there have been several recent crimes related to theft, including thefts at jewelry stores, storage units, and commercial establishments. Many of those arrested in these cases have also been of Cuban origin, highlighting a pattern of criminal activity in the area.
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