PINECREST, Fla. – Police have arrested a man who they said targeted homes in the Pinecrest area Thursday.
Pinecrest police said Jaime Vazquez Reyes, 34, burglarized a home in the 9500 block of Southwest 69th Court and then tried to break into another home in the 8700 block of Southwest 61st Avenue.
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Police were called to the second home after the owner called 911 saying someone was trying to pry open a bedroom window in his house.
Police said Reyes fled the scene in a white Toyota sedan, but was stopped by officers shortly after.
Officers found a pillowcase in the back seat of the car with a Rolex watch, jewelry and perfume in it with an estimated value of at least $5,000. The owner of the first home identified the belongings as his.
Police said they are searching for a second person involved in the break-ins. He is described as a Hispanic man who was wearing jeans and a light blue polo shirt at the time.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.
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