In a recent development in Miami, authorities have arrested a woman and her father on charges of second-degree grand theft. The duo allegedly stole a substantial sum of cash from a jewelry business owned by the woman’s former partner.
Marlenys Odalys Fernandez-Alfonso, aged 25, and her 59-year-old father, Osvaldo Efrain Fernandez-Montenegro, were taken into custody on Saturday. The arrest took place following the revelation of surveillance footage that captured the pair committing the alleged theft.
The incident transpired at a jewelry store located in the Alfred DuPont Building on East Flagler Street. Cameras installed within the building recorded the father and daughter entering the premises, and their actions were meticulously documented. Fernandez-Alfonso was seen manipulating the door to gain entry, and the footage later captured the two leaving the establishment with a bag in their possession.
Further analysis of the surveillance footage showed Fernandez-Montenegro attempting to conceal the stolen bag while inside an elevator. According to the store owner, the bag was taken from a secure location within the business and contained $30,000.
The owner of the jewelry business, who recently ended his relationship with Fernandez-Alfonso, expressed his belief that the theft was an act of retaliation. Both suspects were identified through the video evidence, leading to their arrest and subsequent charges.
During a court appearance on Sunday, a judge set bonds for Fernandez-Alfonso and Fernandez-Montenegro at $5,000 each. Additionally, the judge ordered them to keep their distance from the jewelry store on Flagler Street.
The case of the father and daughter charged with theft in Miami highlights the complexities and personal motivations that can underlie criminal activities. As the judicial process unfolds, more details may emerge, but for now, the accused face serious charges that could have significant legal consequences.
Source: Nbcmiami
