Kendall

Thief Burglarized Victim's Car While She Was Visiting Kendall Cemetery: Police

Police are searching for a man who burglarized a woman's car while she was at a cemetery in Kendall and charged over $900 on her credit card.

The burglary happened at around 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 11655 SW 12th Street, according to the Miami-Dade Police Department.

While the victim was at the cemetery visiting a loved one, the suspect gained entry into her locked car and stole her purse, police said. 

Within the hour, the suspect used the victim's credit card at a liquor store in the area of 184 and South Dixie Highway and then at a shoe store blocks away, police said. The charges totaled over $900.

Surveillance cameras captured an image of the suspect. Police are seeking the assistance of the public in identifying and locating him.

Anyone with information should call CrimeStoppers at 305-471-TIPS or 866-471-8477.

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