A violent episode unfolded at a Northwest Miami-Dade gas station last Monday morning when a man attacked a female motorist with a drill before stealing her car keys, local police reported. Alexander Gonzalez, 47, described as homeless in arrest documents, is facing charges of armed robbery and aggravated battery following his arrest shortly after the assault.
The attack, which occurred near the intersection of Northwest 191st Street and Northwest 67th Court, began just before 10:30 a.m. As reported by Local 10 News, Gonzalez is alleged to have approached the woman at the gas station, forcibly taken her car keys, and struck her with a drill. An attempt by another individual to intervene resulted in them too being struck on the head, suffering a laceration.
Responding officers from Miami-Dade Police Department detained Gonzalez near the scene, and during a search, recovered the victim's property and the drill purportedly used in the attack. The exact items taken during the robbery were not disclosed by police authorities. Both victims and a witness positively identified Gonzalez, according to the arrest report obtained by NBC Miami.
Further to his capture, Gonzalez reportedly provided a video-recorded confession at the MDPD’s Northwest District Station. Currently, he is being held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center with his bond status yet to be determined. The incident adds to a string of recent property crimes in the area, raising concerns over safety in public spaces among local residents.
