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Detectives recover stolen police-issued handgun after North Miami-Dade burglary arrest
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Allyson Castillo , as published by WSVN 7 News
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The victim reported the crime after discovering his vehicle had been broken into.
A burglary in North Miami -Dade led to the arrest of a 21-year-old. He is accused of stealing from a police vehicle. The victim reported the crime after discovering his vehicle had been broken into.
Law enforcement equipment was taken, including handguns. An investigation linked the suspect to the crime. The suspect was taken into custody on Tuesday.
Further details about the incident are available from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. The investigation resulted in the recovery of a stolen police handgun.
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Category: safety Published: August 5, 2026 Source: WSVN 7 News Reading time: 1 min
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