SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Two teens were caught trying to steal an unmarked police vehicle in a Southwest Miami-Dade neighborhood, leading officers to arrest one of them and triggering a search for the other.
Miami-Dade Police officers responded to the area of Southwest 152nd Street and 107th Avenue, early Friday morning.
According to investigators, the teens were attempting to break into an unmarked police car at around 3 a.m. When they failed to do so, they moved on to another car nearby which they successfully broke into and sat inside.
As the crime unfolded, an off-duty police detective’s Ring camera captured the criminal activity.
When the detective went outside to investigate, he saw the teens attempting to steal the car. Both subjects ran in opposite directions.
The officer shortly caught up with the 18-year-old suspect, Jarvon Avante Moreland, and called for backup.
“Was a scary moment,” said area resident Sergio Barrero.
Live video footage showed several officers on the streets of the surrounding area as they woke up neighbors to search their backyards. A police helicopter was also spotted overhead with a spotlight on the ground. A K-9 unit was also brought out to aid in their search.
“I’ve been living in this neighborhood for 10 years already; this is the first time something like that happens,” said Barrero.
Video footage captured Moreland in the back of a police car. He has an extensive criminal history, according to police.
At around 5:30 a.m., the search for the second person involved was called off as detectives took photos and gathered fingerprints.
Although the second teen has not been found, police want the community to know they are not in any danger.
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