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Suspected Car Thief with Stolen Mercedes from Miami Nabbed in Tampa with Cocaine and Firearm

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Published on October 16, 2025
Suspected Car Thief with Stolen Mercedes from Miami Nabbed in Tampa with Cocaine and FirearmSource: Facebook/Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office recovered a stolen Mercedes-Benz in Tampa that had been reported missing from Miami. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, deputies located the vehicle on Friday last week and found an unassigned Florida license plate, more than six grams of cocaine, and a firearm in the possession of 46-year-old Aaron Canario.

Canario was arrested and charged with Armed Possession of a Controlled Substance, Grand Theft Motor Vehicle, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the case to determine if it is connected to other criminal activity in the area. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to contact them.

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