'Ninja burglar' arrested after breaking into luxury homes in North Miami, police say

More than $200,000 worth of items stolen from homes

NORTH MIAMI, Fla. ā€“ North Miami police have arrested a man they dubbed the "ninja burglar," who has allegedly been breaking into luxury homes in the city.

Police said surveillance video shows Jorge Baez, 26, wearing ninja-like clothing while targeting waterfront luxury homes in North Miami.

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The burglaries were reported between May and September, while the homeowners were away.

Police said Baez broke into the homes and stole cash, jewelry and designer goods worth more than $200,000.

He was arrested Wednesday on burglary charges.


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