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Man Accused of Attacking Women in Coral Gables Arrested: Police

An anonymous tip led Coral Gables Police to the suspect who allegedly attacked two women in broad daylight.

He has been identified as 24-year-old Rodrigo Pablo Soto of Miami.

On Dec. 10 at approximately 4 p.m., police said Soto attempted to forcefully remove a woman's purse in the 2300 block of Galiano Street.

After fleeing that scene on foot, police said Soto then grabbed another woman's purse without her permission in the 100 block of Giralda Avenue and continued to flee on foot.

A short time later, Soto was observed by a witness entering a GMC Sierra 4-door pickup truck.

On Dec. 14, after receiving an anonymous tip, detectives continued to investigate this case and were able to identify, locate and arrest Soto.

He was transported to the Coral Gables Police Department and then to TGK. Soto has been charged with robbery and battery.

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