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Man Suspected of Stealing From Miami Beach Construction Site, Hitting Victim with Hammer Arrested

What to Know

  • Osmerley Hernandez was taken into custody early Wednesday and charged with two counts, including armed burglary.
  • Investigators say Hernandez was seen stealing tools from inside the construction site off Monad Terrace before later being confronted.

Miami Beach Police have arrested the man they say hit a construction worker over the head and threatened with a gun after being confronted about stealing items from a site.

Osmerley Hernandez was taken into custody early Wednesday and charged with two counts, including armed burglary for which the 41-year-old was being held with no bond.

According to police officials, Hernandez was taken into custody after a witness recognized him and his car from media coverage of the alleged assault, which took place Monday morning.

Investigators say Hernandez was seen stealing tools from inside the construction site off Monad Terrace before later being confronted by a worker off 10th Street and Lenox Avenue. At that point, police say Hernandez hit the man with a hammer and showed a firearm before dropping the stolen tools and fleeing the scene.

Police eventually spotted Hernandez, saying they found a yellow shirt in the car that matches the one worn during the crime. Hernandez was taken into custody, where he admitted to stealing the tools and hitting the victim but claimed he did not have a firearm.

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