Miami Springs Police report that on the evening of October 11, 2021, at approximately 7 PM, a local restaurant worker exited the Miami Springs establishment only to notice a man burglarizing her vehicle. The alleged vehicle burglar noticed the vehicle owner and reportedly fled the scene on foot.
Miami Springs Police were alerted to the incident and immediately canvassed the area to find the the suspect. With the help of a Miami Springs Police K-9 unit, the police were able to locate the suspect in the rear of a local motel.
Once the subject noticed the Police, he reportedly “put his hands in the air and surrendered.” Miami Springs Police also allege that the subject gave a full confession to the Police. The subject was also positively identified by the female restaurant worker who’s vehicle was burglarized.
Police identified the subject as 29 year old Luis Mendoza. He was charged with Burglary to an unoccupied conveyance.
210154048 | MENDOZA-ALVARADO, LUIS MANUEL | 10/11/2021 23:22 | W | M | 12/08/1992 | BLK | BRO | 158 Lbs | 5′ 5″ | 3411531 | TGKCC | |
Case(s) Information Case Number: F21017737 Desc: STANDARD BOND Bond: $ 5000 ** Comment Case: PC FOUND CT1 5K, HOLD DIV 20 Charge: BURGLARY/ UNOCCUPIED CONVEYANCE Warrant Case: F21009641 Desc: See remarks below Bond: N/A ** Remarks: OUT ON FELONY BOND Charge: GRAND THEFT 3RD DEGREE/ BEFORE 10/ 1/ 19 Charge: BURGLARY/ UNOCCUPIED DWELLING Bond Information Charge Satisfied: No Bond Submitted: ** Bond information posted on this case/charge may not reflect the current amount. Call the detention facility for updated information. |