NewsWPLG Local 10 – Local NewsAugust 11, 2026Miami-Dade County
Homestead man arrested for jewelry theft after dropping phone at crime scene
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A 21-year-old Homestead man was arrested for allegedly stealing jewelry from individuals selling items on Facebook Marketplace. Police report the suspect used counterfeit movie money in at least one transaction and was identified after leaving his phone behind while fleeing.
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This incident highlights risks associated with in-person transactions arranged through online marketplaces and the role of physical evidence in local criminal investigations.
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Who's Mentioned
locationTurner Guilford Knight Correctional Center“facility where the suspect is being held”OrganizationFacebook Marketplace“Platform used to arrange the transactions.”locationLa Cruzada Restaurant“location of the July 31 theft”locationHomestead Plaza Apartments“location of the June 4 theft”locationHomestead“Location of the suspect and the crimes.”OrganizationHomestead Police Department“investigated the thefts and arrested the suspect”PersonLudjy Juste“21-year-old arrested for multiple jewelry thefts”