SOUTH MIAMI, FLA. (WSVN) – Authorities announced the arrest of a masked man, who they say robbed a woman at an apartment complex in South Miami.<\/p>\n
According to police, 34-year-old Bobby Lathan Turner wore a mask while surveilling the SoMi Parc Residences in the area of Southwest 66th Terrace and 59th Place on Jan. 15.<\/p>\n
Surveillance video captures Turner allegedly ducking in and out of a dumpster room, where authorities say Turner hid as a resident walked toward him to take out the trash.<\/p>\n
The woman is seen walking into the room, unaware that a masked menace lurks in the dark.<\/p>\n
Seconds after the woman walks away, Turner emerges from his hiding spot, pulls down his ski mask, and approaches her.<\/p>\n
According to the arrest report, the woman told officers that Turner came up to her \u201cwith an unknown item concealed in his right pocket, pointing it at her.\u201d<\/p>\n
Turner took the woman\u2019s phone and purse before she took off in search of help, according to the report.<\/p>\n
Investigators traced the stolen phone to a home less than a mile from the complex, allowing authorities to identify the masked man.<\/p>\n
Five days after the robbery, Turner walked into the South Miami Police Department, where he surrendered himself.<\/p>\n
Court documents show the State Attorney\u2019s Office plans to seek enhanced or mandatory sentences in the case against Turner due to his rap sheet, with the goal of keeping a \u201cprison releasee reoffender\u201d off the streets.<\/p>\n
Authorities say Turner has a long history of legal troubles, spending most of his adult life in and out of jail.<\/p>\n
His trial is scheduled for early 2027.<\/p>\n
Since he\u2019s accused of wearing a mask during the alleged strong-arm robbery, Turner faces up to 30 years behind bars if he is convicted.<\/p>\n
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