third-degree grand theft
Coverage of third-degree grand theft in the Nexus archive.
- Police: Unemployed felon on probation for grand theft stole packages in Key Biscayne
A 32-year-old unemployed felon on probation for grand theft is accused of stealing $6,850 worth of packages from an apartment building in Key Biscayne by impersonating an authorized retriever. Raymond Delgado was arrested on June 18 after surveillance showed him tracking a UPS delivery truck and later faced three new charges, including burglary and grand theft.
- Phony roofer swindled Miami-Dade woman out of thousands, deputies say
Gary Jackson, operating as Metal Roof Masters LLC, is charged with third-degree grand theft and unlicensed contracting after a Miami-Dade woman paid $7,800 for roofing work that was never performed. Deputies confirmed Jackson is not licensed and made no efforts to resolve the dispute or refund the funds.
- Man posed as Bal Harbour hotel guest to steal food, clothing, cops say
A 62-year-old man used false identities to pose as a guest at the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, obtaining over $1,200 in food, beverages, and clothing without paying. Hotel staff identified him after the actual guest questioned unauthorized charges on their account, leading to his arrest for third-degree grand theft.
- Fake contractor scams Miami-Dade homeowner out of $9,200, deputies say
Maikel Alvarez Reyes, 34, is facing theft and unlicensed contracting charges after allegedly collecting $9,200 from a Miami-Dade homeowner for installing impact windows and doors but failing to perform any work. Deputies confirmed his arrest and stated no materials were provided despite repeated requests by the victim.
- Man stands accused of stealing iPhones in Miami-Dade
A 29-year-old man is accused of stealing iPhones valued at $4,796 from his employer, BBC Logistics, in Miami-Dade County. Surveillance video showed him hiding a package in his pants, leading to his arrest and booking at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. He faces three counts of third-degree grand theft with a $7,500 bond.
- Police: Woman forges 90 checks to steal from Hialeah jewelry store owner
A 39-year-old woman named Geydis Cabrera is accused of forging 90 checks to steal $46,455 from the owner of Hialeah jewelry store Casa Joyero Miami. Police report she deposited 57 forged checks into her bank account, leading to her arrest and charges including third-degree grand theft, uttering a forged instrument, and organized fraud.
- Woman forged checks to steal $46K from Hialeah jewelry store where she worked, cops say
Geydis Cabrera, a sales representative at Casa Joyero Miami in Hialeah, was arrested for forging 57 checks totaling $46,455 from October 2025 to November 2025. The store owner discovered unauthorized checks made payable to various people and deposited into Cabrera's account. She faces charges including third-degree grand theft, uttering a forged instrument, and organized fraud.