Suspect wanted for allegedly stealing Amazon delivery van arrested by police

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Police have arrested the man they said stole an Amazon delivery van in southwest Miami-Dade County.

According to authorities, 37-year-old Lee Garzen-Vidales had a blade that he pretended was a gun when he stole the van on Friday.

Police also said Garzen-Vidales stole the driver’s phone and wallet.

The suspect fled from officers when they tried to conduct a traffic stop near Southwest 284th Street and 142nd Court.

A perimeter was established and Garzen-Vidales was eventually located.

He was arrested and charged with armed carjacking and armed robbery.

Authorities said the Amazon driver was not injured in the incident and the contents of the delivery van were recovered.


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David Dwork joined the WPLG Local 10 News team in August 2019. Born and raised in Miami-Dade County, David has covered South Florida sports since 2007.

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