MIAMI (WSVN) - Police are seeking the public’s help in their search for three men who, they said, robbed a visitor at gunpoint in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood before they fled in his rental car.
Surveillance video captured the 29-year-old victim parking the vehicle and walking out near 99 SE 5th St., at around 11 p.m., Monday.
What the man did not notice until the last second were the three subjects walking up to him in the parking lot.
Police said the trio surrounded the victim as he approached some steps at the exit of the outdoor lot.
Investigators said the robbers demanded his car keys and went through his pockets while one of them pointed a gun at him.
“Anyone who’s willing to pull out a firearm and aim it at somebody is obviously just a trigger away from firing shots and potentially hurting somebody,” said City of Miami Police Officer Kiara Delva.
Resident Nicolas Buena said he was taken aback after seeing the surveillance video of the robbery.
“After seeing the video, it’s pretty scary that it just happened next door to our building,” he said.
The video shows the victim, dressed in a red jacket or sweater with the Nike logo in white on the back, handing over his belongings and running off.
“I would have done– I’d just run away, because it looked pretty scary,” said Buena. “The situation could have ended pretty badly.”
Moments later, the victim’s white rental car with a dark-colored top is seen speeding through the parking lot.
Police said the subjects headed west on Southeast Fifth Street.
The victim told detectives he noticed a red Chevrolet Camaro following the rental car while speeding as well.
“There’s a possibility that the victim probably was discreetly followed by a red Camaro vehicle,” said Delva.
The victim was not hurt.
In addition to its shops and restaurants, Brickell is an area known as a popular place to walk.
“The location, I mean, by the water. It’s fantastic,” said area resident Daniel Chapman.
But residents who learned of Monday’s robbery said they are going to be more vigilant from this point forward.
“It’s something to consider when we leave the building now,” said Buena.
“Unfortunately, it’s not shocking to me. I think it’s just the reality of living in the city, also,” said Chapman.
Police are asking for the community’s assistance in locating the robbers.
“Anybody who has any information, we’re urging you to contact us,” said Delva. “Remember, the smallest tip can help aid us in solving this investigation, and this victim was just a tourist who was visiting from Chicago. He did not deserve this type of treatment.”
If you have any information on this armed robbery and carjacking or the subjects’ whereabouts, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $1,000 reward.
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