{"id":365928,"date":"2026-08-08T04:24:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T04:24:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/365928\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T04:24:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T04:24:28","slug":"good-samaritan-pepper-sprayed-and-held-miami-jewelry-theft-suspect-down-until-police-arrived","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/365928\/","title":{"rendered":"Good Samaritan pepper-sprayed and held Miami jewelry theft suspect down until police arrived"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Good Samaritan helped detain a man accused of attempting to steal expensive jewelry from a woman in Brickell on Thursday, holding him down until police arrived despite being pepper-sprayed during the pursuit, witnesses said.<\/p>\n

The incident occurred near Southwest 14th Street, where a woman’s cries for help prompted nearby residents and bystanders to chase the suspect.<\/p>\n

Witness Xio Fermin said he was walking his dog when he heard a woman shouting that she had been robbed.<\/p>\n

“I’m not sure what he was thinking, but that’s definitely the wrong time,” Fermin said. “It’s also crazy because this is one of the safest neighborhoods.”<\/p>\n

Video recorded after the confrontation shows bystanders surrounding the suspect as a man held him on the ground.<\/p>\n

Police arrested 21-year-old Yagiz Dogan and charged him with grand theft and battery.<\/p>\n

During a bond court hearing, Judge Mindy Glazer noted that Dogan is already facing allegations in a similar case.<\/p>\n

“I agree with the state. He’s targeting people,” Glazer said. “The other case as well is similar.”<\/p>\n

According to court records, Dogan is a suspect in a July case. He allegedly arranged to purchase a woman’s $15,000 diamond ring through Facebook Marketplace before fleeing with the jewelry.<\/p>\n

Police said Thursday’s alleged theft attempt was not arranged beforehand. Investigators reported that Dogan approached a woman and offered to buy two bracelets worth thousands of dollars before allegedly taking them.<\/p>\n

Fermin said he hopes the incident serves as a reminder for residents to stay alert.<\/p>\n

“Be careful because it’s the second time he’s done it here in Brickell, so I’m sure it’s something to keep an eye out for,” he said.<\/p>\n

Fermin praised the unidentified Good Samaritan who intervened.<\/p>\n

“It takes courage to go after someone,” he said. “He got pepper-sprayed in the process, and he stayed. He was on top and wouldn’t let go.”<\/p>\n

Dogan remained in jail Friday night, with records showing that he posted his $1,100 bond. When released, he will be placed on house arrest and was ordered to stay away from the victims in both cases.<\/p>\n

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