Miami Gardens Man Arrested in Senior Citizen Home Burglary
A Miami Gardens man, Antonio Nieves, has been arrested and charged with burglary, grand theft, and criminal mischief after allegedly breaking into a senior citizen's home in Miami-Dade and stealing approximately $33,000 in cash, jewelry, and televisions. The incident occurred…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 7, 2026 —
Antonio Nieves, a resident of Miami Gardens, has been arrested and faces charges including burglary, grand theft, and criminal mischief. The arrest follows an alleged break-in at a senior citizen’s home in Miami-Dade on June 30th. Investigators stated that approximately $33,000 worth of items, including cash, jewelry, and televisions, were stolen during the incident.
Authorities identified Nieves as the suspect after reviewing surveillance footage. The footage reportedly captured images of Nieves and the vehicle he was allegedly using, a GMC Canyon pickup truck. The specific details regarding the value of the stolen items and the exact nature of the recovered property were not immediately available.
The Miami-Dade Police Department led the investigation. Further details regarding the timeline of the arrest, the recovery of the stolen items, and any potential accomplices were not provided in the initial reports. The case is ongoing.
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