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Good Samaritan pepper-sprayed and held Miami jewelry theft suspect down until police arrived
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Abby Dodge , as published by CBS4 Miami
· August 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident happened near Southwest 14th Street, prompting a chase by residents and bystanders.
A suspect is in custody after attempting to steal from a woman. The incident happened near Southwest 14th Street, prompting a chase by residents and bystanders. A woman's cries for help alerted those nearby to the situation.
Details of the event are available from witnesses who reported a man being held down until police arrived. The suspect allegedly used pepper spray during the pursuit, but was still detained. Police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with the incident, charging him with a crime related to the attempted theft.
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Category: safety Published: August 8, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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