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Security guard at Krome Detention Center arrested for stealing over $5,000 from a deportee, police say
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Ana Maria Soler , as published by CBS4 Miami
· August 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The guard, Matthew Christian Torres, was employed by Akima Protective Services at Krome Detention Center. A security guard has been arrested for allegedly stealing over $5,000 from a detainee.
A security guard has been arrested for allegedly stealing over $5,000 from a detainee. The guard, Matthew Christian Torres, was employed by Akima Protective Services at Krome Detention Center. Surveillance footage reportedly showed Torres taking the money from a deportee.
The incident came to light when the detainee, identified as W.J., reported missing $5,382 in U.S. currency while staff prepared deportation documents. Torres, 31, was arrested on Monday.
He is from Palmetto Bay. The arrest report provides more details on the alleged theft. Further information on the incident is available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: August 26, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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