Organized crime gang member arrested in Homestead

MIAMI – An armed theft suspect, identified to be a part of a gang that commits crimes throughout the state, was taken into custody Wednesday after attempting a faux jewellery swindle.

In accordance with police, a person on a motorcycle was on SW eighth Road, close to 132nd Avenue, when a person later recognized as 38-year-old Alexandru Eminescu drove up subsequent to him in a black BMW.

Eminescu initially requested for cash, the person on the bike advised the police. He mentioned when he pulled out his pockets, Eminescu noticed the amount of money he had and tried to promote him what gave the impression to be faux jewellery.

The person advised police when he declined, a person within the passenger seat turned agitated and positioned his hand underneath his shirt as if reaching for a gun. He mentioned at that time he feared for his life and gave Eminescu $200 for the faux jewellery. The person then contacted the police.

Investigators mentioned the theft was captured on a retailer’s surveillance digicam and a verify on the automobile revealed it was a rental. Police then discovered it was Eminescu. The sufferer positively recognized him in a photograph line up and cellular phone information positioned Eminescu at or close to the place the place the theft occurred.

Investigators did somewhat extra digging and located one thing very fascinating about him. In accordance with his arrest report, they discovered “the defendant resides within the space of North Florida, and he’s affiliated with a bunch of touring members (of Romanian first rate) alleged to be concerned in organized crimes, focusing on numerous cities within the state of Florida.”

On Wednesday, December twenty eighth, investigators discovered he was again within the South Florida space and was arrested in Homestead. He is been charged with armed theft.