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Search continues for 23-year-old accused of using fake ID to pick up package containing $2K cellphone
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Kevin Boulandier , as published by WSVN 7 News
· October 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Anyone with information about Torres' whereabouts can contact the South Miami Police Department or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers. A 23-year-old suspect is being sought in connection with the theft of a $2,000 cellphone.
A 23-year-old suspect is being sought in connection with the theft of a $2,000 cellphone. The suspect, Valentina Garces Torres, allegedly used a fake ID to obtain a package containing the phone. The package belonged to someone else, and the victim had not authorized Torres to pick it up.
Surveillance video and a photo of Torres have been released by detectives. Authorities believe she may be responsible for similar incidents. Anyone with information about Torres' whereabouts can contact the South Miami Police Department or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers.
Further details about the case are available through these agencies.
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Category: safety Published: October 6, 2026 Source: WSVN 7 News Reading time: 1 min
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