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A 33-year-old Cuban identified as Yasmany Peñalver has been formally charged with a series of thefts committed at the same Marshalls store located at 901 East 10th Avenue, in the city of Hialeah, in Miami-Dade County.
According to the authorities, the crimes occurred repeatedly between the months of November and December 2024, and have been classified as part of a systematic pattern of theft in retail stores.
A series of meticulously repeated robberies
The arrest report -cited by the local press- details that the events began on November 15, 2024, when Peñalver allegedly entered the establishment, concealed merchandise valued at approximately 200 dollars, and fled without paying.
However, this was not an isolated event: the police indicate that theft with similar characteristics occurred at least five additional times within a short period.
The specific dates on which the additional thefts allegedly occurred are November 20, 23, 26, and 30, as well as December 4.
In each of these incidents, it is estimated that the value of the stolen items was also around 200 dollars, which demonstrates a consistent and deliberate strategy on the part of the suspect.
The double theft of December 5th
One of the most notable episodes occurred on December 5, when Peñalver allegedly committed two robberies in the same store on the same day.
According to the police report, during his first entry that day, he allegedly stole merchandise worth 92 dollars.
Then, approximately 45 minutes later, he returned to the establishment and allegedly stole additional items worth 115 dollars.
This pattern not only reinforces the suspicion that it was a premeditated activity, but also demonstrates a defiant attitude towards the establishment's security measures.
A broader criminal record
In addition to the new charges of shoplifting, records indicate that Peñalver was already in custody in connection with other offenses, specifically two charges of vehicle theft.
It was while he was in jail that he received the additional charges arising from the incidents at Marshalls.
Authorities have classified Peñalver as a "suspected serial thief" due to the frequency and similarity of the thefts.
As of the closure of this report, the Cuban remains under arrest and is also being held by Immigration, according to his police record.
Frequently Asked Questions About Burglaries in Miami-Dade
Who is Yasmany Peñalver and what charges does he face?
Yasmany Peñalver is a 33-year-old Cuban accused of stealing from a Marshalls store in Hialeah, Miami-Dade, repeatedly between November and December 2024. He is charged with a systematic pattern of theft in retail establishments. Additionally, he was already in custody for car theft charges.
What was Yasmany Peñalver's modus operandi in the robberies?
Peñalver systematically committed thefts at the same store, stealing merchandise valued at approximately $200 each time. On December 5, he stole twice in the same day, first for $92 and then for $115, showing a defiant attitude towards security measures.
What other similar cases have occurred in Miami-Dade?
In Miami-Dade, several cases of serial thefts have been reported. For example, Rubén Enrique Gutiérrez Jiménez was arrested for a series of thefts at Home Depot stores, and Yoamil Nápoles was arrested for stealing lottery tickets from businesses in Miami. These incidents highlight a pattern of thefts by individuals of Cuban descent in the region.
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