Introduction to the Incident
Surveillance video shows how four men stole mail from a gated community in Doral, Florida, and now three are behind bars for allegedly going shopping with a stolen credit card, police said.
The theft happened just before 2 a.m. on April 29, when video shows four men in hoodies using a stolen master key to open mailboxes at the Pinnacle at Park Central community.
Details of the Theft
They allegedly loaded up nearly 200 pounds of mail into black garbage bags and took off.
"They took my mom’s supplements, her little vitamins," one resident, Francisco, said. "But my neighbors on the other hand, they got their bank statements, they got their tax returns, they took all their checks and I heard they got a little shopping spree after."
Investigation and Arrests
That they did, police said.
Several victims contacted authorities, including one who told a detective that she had ordered a new credit card in the mail, and when she logged onto her bank account, she found it had been used at a Best Buy on South Dixie Highway.
Police reviewed surveillance footage from the store, which they said showed two men buying a $1299 iPad Pro and $499 PlayStation 5. The men then walked to their car, gave a third man a credit card, and that man went in and bought another PlayStation 5.
Aftermath and Charges
After that, they left the scene.
Three days after the mail theft, authorities stopped the suspect vehicle at Northeast 71st Street and North Miami Avenue.
They said a K-9 gave a positive alert for marijuana, and then when police searched the vehicle, they found a piece of mail belonging to a victim from Doral.
Three men, 34-year-old Ivey Allen, 19-year-old Guston Malheur, and 23-year-old Latron Steadman were arrested.
Charges and Ongoing Investigation
Malheur was charged with burglary, third-degree grand theft and fraudulent use of a credit card, among others. Steadman and Allen face charges of burglary and fraudulent use of an identification.
Police said a fourth suspect remains at-large.
Conclusion
The Doral Police have made significant progress in solving the mail theft case, with three suspects arrested and charged. However, the investigation is ongoing, and residents are advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
FAQs
- Q: What happened in the incident?
A: Four men stole mail from a gated community in Doral, Florida, and used a stolen credit card to go shopping. - Q: How many suspects have been arrested?
A: Three suspects, Ivey Allen, Guston Malheur, and Latron Steadman, have been arrested. - Q: What charges do the suspects face?
A: The suspects face charges including burglary, third-degree grand theft, and fraudulent use of a credit card. - Q: Is the investigation ongoing?
A: Yes, the investigation is ongoing, and a fourth suspect remains at-large.
