A 57-year-old man was arrested in Miami Beach and linked by detectives to several burglaries at businesses in the North Beach area, according to the Miami Beach Police Department.
Kevin Reilley was taken into custody after an investigation in which surveillance camera footage played a key role in identifying him, authorities said.
One of the cases happened Oct. 16 at around 7:28 a.m. at 7TY ONE, located at 1130 Normandy Drive.
According to the arrest report, a man approached the business’s glass front door and allegedly used a rock to break it before entering the store, which was unoccupied. Once inside, the suspect allegedly went behind the employee counter and forcibly removed a cash register drawer containing about $450.
Investigators reviewed the surveillance video and found similarities with another commercial burglary already under investigation in the area. According to the police report, detectives reviewed footage from the incident and later identified Kevin Reilley as the suspect.
In another separate case investigated by Miami Beach detectives, a man entered a business through the main door and went straight to the cash register, tried to open it, then ripped it out and left the store.
Reilley was located on Oct. 19 in the Miami Beach area and arrested without incident. Authorities said he was wearing shorts, boots, and a backpack that investigators said matched what was seen in the surveillance footage.
“Protecting our businesses and holding offenders accountable are priorities for this department,” Chief Wayne A. Jones said in the police statement. “This arrest reflects the persistence of our officers and detectives and our commitment to North Beach’s safety. We will continue going after those who target our community.”
According to Miami Beach Police, Reilley faces multiple charges, including burglary of an unoccupied structure while masked, possession of burglary tools, criminal mischief, and petit theft.
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