Miami Beach Police Arrest Suspected Carjackers

MIAMI BEACH, FL — Miami Beach police arrested three suspected carjackers early Tuesday evening following a two-hour manhunt around DiLido Island. Police said the search was touched off when a silver VW Jetta was spotted on the Venetian Causeway during the evening rush hour. The Jetta was believed to have been stolen in the 300 block of 71 Street around 1:30 p.m.

"Officers located and arrested three subjects from the armed carjacking earlier today," said Ernesto Rodriguez of the Miami Beach Police Department.

A firearm was also recovered, according to Rodriguez, who said that traffic in the area was expected to resume normal operations shortly after 8 p.m.

The arrest followed the release of a photograph of the three suspected carjackers by Miami Beach police.

Miami Beach police received assistance from the Miami-Dade Police Department, Miami Police Department, Miami Beach Fire Department and Florida Highway Patrol.

Rodriguez said that the VW Jetta was initially spotted around 6 p.m. on the Venetian Causeway. "The occupants of the vehicle bailed out and fled near DiLido Island," he said.

Rodriguez added that the carjacking victim was not injured.

The arrest followed the release of a photograph of the three suspected carjackers by Miami Beach police. Photo by Miami Beach Police Department