Three men were arrested Sunday morning after they were caught on camera breaking into a safe at a jewelry store in Lehigh Acres.
According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to 1434 Lee Boulevard for a burglary at VIP Fine Jewelry. The suspects identified as 37-year-old Carlos Acosta, 43-year-old Yaubri Alfonso and 53-year-old Juan Leyva were seen on security camera entering the store after cutting a hole in the roof. They disabled the security system and broke into the safe.
When deputies arrived, two of the men were on the roof of the store. One was quickly taken into custody while the other made a run for it. An LCSO helicopter tracked the man down near a canal bank.
A third suspect was found hiding behind the jewelry store plaza, LCSO said.
Deputies found a duffel bag filled with jewelry and gems near the store’s safe.
The Miami-Dade trio has a lengthy criminal history of burglary, drug charges and aggravated assault.
This time, their not-so-sly theft has those facing charges of burglary, obstruction, criminal mischief and grand theft.