The mother and son of Cuban origin were arrested by the police Robbery Armed robbery of nearly $800,000 worth of jewelry from beauty salon owner Hialeahwho also sold jewelry to his customers.
The people involved in the case, Lourdes Díaz (55) and Julián Flores (24), both residents of Naples, are accused of armed assault.
The arrest report – cited by America Tevé – indicates that Lourdes Díaz attended the facility in the 7700 block of 28th Avenue on the city’s west side for more than a month, where she gained the trust and a “friend” of hers became a victim, to whom he asked many questions about the goods but never bought anything from him.
On September 16, the victim left the facility with a briefcase in which she kept the jewelry Julián Flores approached him wearing black clothing, a balaclava and a firearm.
According to authorities, that’s when a struggle ensued during which Flores hit the victim in the head with the gun and then fired a shot into the air, causing the woman to drop the suitcase containing the jewelry in fear for her life.
Julián Flores and his mother, who was waiting for him in a vehicle, immediately fled the scene in a Chevrolet Equinox SUV. However, Part of the armed robbery was captured on video by local security cameras.
After the robbery, Lourdes Díaz contacted the victim by telephone and told her that she had found out what had happened and that she was available for any kind of help.
The researchers were able to determine this The SUV’s license plate was previously on a Ford SUV that was near the robbery scene in the days prior. The Ford SUV was rented by Díaz from an agency at Miami Airport.
In addition, a publication by Julián Flores on social networks in which he displayed the stolen jewelry helped the police to find out the whereabouts of the young man and later that of his mother.
Police were able to track down the suspect using her cell phone and arrested her on the street. Upon arrest, they found two bags containing jewelry that matched what the victim had in his briefcase.
After the arrest, police seized jewelry worth $800,000.
“I never thought I would be capable of this. She called me as if nothing had happened. Honestly, I was surprised when I found out it was her. I am grateful that the police did their job and thank God they are where they need to be,” the victim said in statements to local press.
Lourdes Díaz and Julián Flores had no criminal record, but Judge Mindy S. Glazer ruled that they remain in prison and are not entitled to bail.