Suspected Thief Apprehended by Bystander After Alleged $43K Chain Heist at Doral Macy’s

In a brazen daylight heist captured on video, Eduardo Javier Lopez Hernandez, 43, allegedly snatched a gold chain worth nearly $43,000 from the jewelry counter in a Doral Macy’s store. The incident, which took place on November 4, took an unexpected turn when a bystander intervened, ultimately helping police apprehend the suspect, as reported byNBC Miami.

The event unfurled at the Macy’s at Miami International Mall, where at around 1 p.m., Lopez Hernandez was seen viewing the expensive jewelry piece, abruptly running away without returning it to the employee, and with swift pursuit, a witness followed him through the parking lot and held him until the arrival of authorities; the necklace, however, was not recovered, as noted byNBC Miami.

Adding to the account,Local 10confirms that a Macy’s loss prevention officer monitoring security cameras observed the approach of Lopez Hernandez to the jewelry department, where he asked to inspect a Cuban link gold necklace. The officer acted immediately upon the item’s theft, tracking the suspect as he made his escape through the north entrance of the store the entrance that moments earlier served as his entryway into this ill-fated venture.

The pursuit continued across the street, ending in the Dade County Federal Credit Union parking lot. In a dramatic twist, the civilian detained Lopez Hernandez until police arrived. He was subsequently arrested and charged with second-degree grand theft, despite the stolen necklace not being found on him. During an interrogation, Lopez Hernandez waived his right to have an attorney present and made a statement, which was redacted in the public report. The events were further corroborated by CCTV footage, and according toLocal 10, the sequence of events was verified.

As of the last update on the case, Lopez Hernandez was being held at the Metrowest Detention Center with his bond set at $7,500. The brazen nature of the theft and the striking involvement of a civilian have led to heightened discussions around the security measures present at high-value retail counters.

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