NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 20, 2026Miami-Dade
Opa-locka woman arrested for armed robbery and using 13-year-old daughter as getaway driver
Aviouse Lucas was arrested on felony charges after police say she robbed an Advance Auto Parts store and forced her 13-year-old daughter to drive the getaway vehicle. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at a store located at 13400 NW 27th Ave.
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A local resident faces serious felony charges, including armed robbery and child abuse, following a police investigation into an incident involving minors in a criminal act.
Key Facts
- Aviouse Lucas, 41, was arrested on three felony charges: armed robbery, child abuse, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
- The incident occurred at an Advance Auto Parts store at 13400 NW 27th Ave. at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
- Police allege Lucas threatened an employee by claiming to have a weapon in her clothing.
- Lucas reportedly used her 13-year-old daughter as the driver for the getaway vehicle, a BMW.
- A second child, age 4, was also present in the vehicle during the incident.
- The suspect was located at her residence on Northwest 142nd Lane after an employee provided vehicle and license plate information.
- Lucas admitted to the robbery and the involvement of her children during police questioning.
- As of Thursday morning, Lucas was held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center with bond listed as 'to be determined'.
Who's Mentioned
location13400 NW 27th Ave.“The address of the store robbery.”locationTurner Guilford Knight Correctional Center“The facility where the suspect is being held.”locationOpa-locka“The city where the incident occurred.”personAviouse Lucas“The suspect arrested for robbery and child abuse.”organizationAdvance Auto Parts“The business where the robbery took place.”