Miami police arrest man in string of jewelry thefts targeting online sellers – NBC 6 South Florida

A man is accused of a series of jewelry thefts in which he allegedly targeted online sellers, according to the Miami Police Department.

The department’s Robbery and Tactical Robbery Unit arrested David Fontanez-Gutierrez after he reportedly arranged meetings under the guise of buying jewelry through a popular mobile application before driving off with items without paying, police said.

According to police, Fontanez-Gutierrez allegedly used a disposable phone number to contact vendors offering jewelry for sale on the app and then arranged in-person meetings to inspect and possibly purchase those items.

During these face-to-face meetings, police said Fontanez-Gutierrez would flee the scene with the jewelry, leaving the sellers threatened and empty-handed.

Authorities are urging anyone who may have been targeted by him to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Miami Police Department Robbery Unit at (305) 603-6970.

Anonymous tippers can contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS (4877).