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Man In Custody After Brief Police Chase in Miami

A robbery suspect was taken into custody after a brief police pursuit in Miami Tuesday morning.

The incident began with a robbery in the area of Northwest 10th Avenue and 15th Street, Miami Police said.

According to police, 29-year-old Zhi Liu was standing on the sidewalk when the suspect, 38-year-old Dean Neuzil-Keary approached her and tried to steal her purse.

A struggle ensued and the man was able to take Liu's cell phone and flee in a white van, police said.

A brief chase of the van ensued and the suspect were taken into custody at Northwest 36th Street off the 112 Expressway, police said.

Police haven't said what charges Neuzil-Keary will face.

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