Miami Seaside Police arrest Tennessee fugitives in $1.7 million jewellery heist – WSVN 7News | Miami Information, Climate, Sports activities

MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) – Miami Beach Police, in collaboration with the Metro Nashville Police Department, arrested two Tennessee fugitives linked to an armed robbery involving $1.7 million in gold and jewelry.

Milleni Garcia, 38, and Orlando Valdes Hernandez, 34, were taken into custody Sunday at the Grand Beach Hotel on Collins Avenue.

The suspects allegedly targeted Dubai Jewelry in Nashville, Tennessee last week, where they displayed firearms, threatened staff, and fled with valuable items, according to Metro Nashville police.

“You have an arrest warrant from the state of Tennessee,” Judge Mindy S. Glazer said. “The charges, one count of felony robbery with a weapon or object.”

During her court appearance on Monday, a judge denied Garcia bond.

BREAKING: A major development tonight in last Wed's armed robbery of Dubai Jewelry on Nolensville Pk. At the request of the MNPD, Miami Beach PD just arrested these 2 on Nashville robbery charges: Orlando Valdes Hernandez, 34, & Milleni Garcia, 38. Jewelry, cash & wig recovered. pic.twitter.com/2QWmLDIGEZ

— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) October 28, 2024

“The apprehension of these suspects demonstrates our commitment to supporting other law enforcement agencies and ensuring public safety,” said Miami Beach Police Chief Wayne Jones. “I commend my detectives and partners at the Metro Nashville Police Department for their hard work and resolve in bringing these violent offenders to justice.”

The crime they committed in Tennessee was caught on camera. Video from Oct. 23 shows the duo walking into a jewelry store near the Nashville-area. They pretend to shop for a few minutes before they hop the counters and point a gun at the employee. The duo began filling their bags as a third suspect is seen stocking up on stolen jewelry.

“These two offenders were extremely brazen. They walk inside of the jewelry store, posed as customers, and shortly thereafter, held the two employees at gunpoint,” said Miami Beach Officer Christopher Bess.

Tennessee Police tipped off Miami Beach Police that the duo might have checked in to the Grand Beach Hotel in Collins Avenue. Detectives spotted the suspects at the hotel and made the arrest.

“We were able to coordinate the arrest and take our offenders into custody,” said Bess.

According to Metro Nashville police, the third person seen on video is currently on the loose.

This man is the unidentified 3rd accomplice. Have any info on him? Plz call 615-742-7463. Reward offered. MNPD Violent Crimes- Robbery detectives, with assistance from Miami Beach PD, FBI & Nashville International Airport Police, are working this case. pic.twitter.com/L3iBVbZflK

— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) October 28, 2024

“We are happy that our detectives were able to apprehend these offenders and these very violent fugitives,” said Bess.

Garcia and Hernandez are awaiting extradition to Tennessee.

Police said that when they arrested the duo at the hotel, they found a large amount of cash, jewlery and a blonde wig.

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