VIDEO Shows Fraudster At Work In Miami-Dade: Cops

MIAMI, FL — Miami-Dade police have released video of what they described as an accused fraudster at work in the case of two elderly victims, who lost $35,000.

"Investigators have obtained surveillance footage of the incident, and are urging the community to please contact the Miami-Dade Police Department if you believe you may have been a victim or may have been in contact with Aquiles Brito-Bigott," according to Detective Lee Cowart of the Miami-Dade Police Department.

The 37-year-old Brito-Bigott was accused last week of stealing the money from a 72-year-old woman and a 74-year-old woman by convincing them that a relative had been arrested for causing a traffic crash.

Video shows a man dressed in a baseball cap and warm up suit as he approaches the front door of a home. He takes a large envelope and then walks away.

Watch the video below:

Brito-Bigott is charged with organized scheme to defraud, grand theft and theft from the elderly. The incident occurred at 9 a.m. on Jan. 27.

"The investigation revealed that the scheme began when both victims received telephone calls reporting that a relative had been arrested for causing a traffic crash with serious injuries," Cowart said at the time of Brito-Bigott's arrest. "The caller advised the victims that an attorney was going to assist them in preventing their relative from going to jail."

Cowart said another person posed as an attorney and instructed the elderly victims to withdraw a predetermined sum of cash to be turned over to a security courier who would visit them at their homes.

"Mr. Brito-Bigott posed as the security courier in both thefts," Cowart said. "Investigators are seeking the assistance of the community to locate any additional victims that may have been defrauded by Mr. Brito-Bigott and his accomplices."

To report a tip, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477) or 866-471-8477. Alternatively, visit www.crimestoppersmiami.com and select "Give a Tip" or text "CSMD" followed by the tip information to 274637.