NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Residents in a Northwest Miami-Dade neighborhood are hoping surveillance video will lead to the capture of a man who was seen stealing packages from at least two homes.
Victims who reached out to 7News said one of the thefts happened Friday in a gated community along Northwest 82nd Avenue and 198th Street.
“Shocking, disappointing,” said resident Christian Aguila.
“It’s just sad to see you cannot trust anybody anymore,” said resident Luerick Lineo.
The surveillance video captured the subject as he backed a dark-colored sedan into a driveway, walked to the front door and snatched a big box off the porch.
Moments later, he was seen running back and stuffing the box into his car before driving away.
“It makes you more unsecured,” said Aguila.
Surveillance video at another home captured the same man on Thursday as he swiped a much smaller package, ran off and hopped into a getaway car.
The thefts have left neighbors outraged.
“The neighborhood is supposed to be secure, and now you have to watch out for these things happening,” said Aguila.
Lineo said these thefts are why it pays to invest in security systems.
“Oh, yeah, it helps a lot, because when somebody drops something and you’re not home, you can see that it’s there,” he said, “and if you come and don’t find it, you can call up right away and say, ‘My package was here, and now it is gone,’ so it’s good to report stuff.”
If you have any information on these thefts or the subject’s 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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