NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Federal authorities are investigating after, police said, a man was shot while robbing a Brinks truck in North Miami Beach but was still able to flee the scene with about $20,000 in cash.
7Skyforce HD hovered above the scene of the incident at a shopping plaza near 147th Street and Biscayne Boulevard, just after 5 p.m., Friday.
Surveillance video provided by the FBI captured the moment the subject walked up to the armored truck that was parked next to a Wells Fargo ATM.
“There was a confrontation,” said FBI Special Agent Mike Leverock.
Officials said the robber approached the uniformed driver as he was either loading or unloading the truck.
“While he was servicing the ATM, an individual approached him. The individual has something in his hands and demanded money from him,” said Leverock.
Investigators said the robber grabbed a cartridge filled with cash, but then the employee appeared to turn the tables.
“There were shots fired by the courier,” said Leverock.
The surveillance video showed the employee grabbing his gun, pointing it at his assailant and moving closer. He then appears to discharge the firearm.
“It appears [the robber] may have been hit,” said Leverock.
The FBI is looking for this Honda Civic but more importantly, the person who drove it off after robbing a Brinks truck courier at a Wells Fargo ATM in N. Miami Beach. The courier shot at the crook, but he still got away with thousands. FL Tag: PZZK67 @FBIMiamiFL @wsvn pic.twitter.com/9zXBbf8wLo
— Sheldon Fox-7 News (@fox_sheldon) January 9, 2021
According to Miami-Dade Police, the subject was shot twice in the chest area but was still able to get away in a bright blue Honda.
The security footage shows the employee’s gun appearing to kick back while in his hand.
A window at a cosmetic dentistry across the parking lot from where the robbery took place appears to have been hit by a bullet.
One of the shots fired by the Brinks armored truck messenger/victim traveled all the way across the parking lot and into the window of a cosmetic dental center off Biscayne and near NE 147th Street. @wsvn pic.twitter.com/qucBpIMLiT
— Sheldon Fox-7 News (@fox_sheldon) January 9, 2021
Cameras captured shell casings on the ground, as North Miami Beach Police officers combed the scene for clues.
FBI agents later responded to the scene and have taken over the investigation.
Investigators said the getaway vehicle is a Honda Civic with the Florida tag PZZK67. They do not know which way the robber went after he drove away from the shopping plaza.
Friday night, K-9 units searched for evidence, as the investigation continues.
“[If you see anyone who] fits the car, has a bullet wound to him, we’d like to hear from you,” said Leverock.
If you have any information on this robbery, call 1-800-CALL-FBI or go to fbi.gov/tips.
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