MIAMI SPRINGS, Fla. — Miami Springs police say a routine overnight patrol led to the arrest of a man found carrying burglary tools after officers stopped him early Thursday morning.
According to police, officers on the midnight shift encountered a bicyclist around 4 a.m. riding without lights through a residential neighborhood while wearing a full face covering.
When an officer attempted to speak with him, the man — later identified as Randy Gregory Gotrace — briefly fled before being detained, police said.
They said Gotrace refused to provide his name and was found with burglary tools and several items of property that were taken into evidence.
A records check later revealed what police described as an “extensive violent criminal history.”
Citing concern for residents’ safety, the responding officer arrested Gotrace on one count each of loitering and prowling.
The agency highlighted his arrest as an example of “crime deterrence” during overnight hours, when they said residents are most vulnerable.
Police also reminded the public to lock their vehicles at night and to report suspicious activity.
“Our midnight officers protect our community during its most vulnerable hours,” the department said in a statement thanking the shift for its “dedication, awareness, and commitment to keeping Miami Springs safe.”
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