A 22-year-old Miami man is now at the center of a growing package theft case, with police saying Ring doorbell footage helped them link him to seven additional porch thefts across the city. The reported hauls between March and May were not exactly glamorous - groceries, dog supplies and some pricier gear like speakers - but investigators say the pattern is serious enough that they want anyone who thinks they were hit to speak up.
According to Local 10, the investigation kicked off after a resident near the 1500 block of Northwest 53rd Street checked Ring footage from April 16. The video, recorded around 11:44 a.m., reportedly shows an unknown man roll up on a black bicycle, scoop packages off a porch, tuck them into a black backpack and ride off to the east. Police said the merchandise in that first reported incident was worth about $111.
How Police Traced The Suspect
A Miami police detective used the video to make a "need-to-identify" flyer, and the search moved from online to on-the-street. On May 28, officers located 22-year-old Jeyner Francisco Monzon, brought him to Miami Police headquarters for questioning and then booked him into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, WSVN reported.
Jail records cited by reporters show Monzon was booked on counts of burglary of an unoccupied dwelling and petit theft and was placed on an immigration hold. Police stressed that an arrest is not a finding of guilt, and that the investigation is still active.
Police told Local 10 that after the Ring video circulated and word spread, more residents came forward. Those reports, covering incidents from March through May, led detectives to seek charges in seven additional theft cases. The newly reported stolen items ranged from everyday groceries and dog supplies to speakers worth about $1,000.
Anyone who recognizes similar activity on their own security footage, or who discovered missing packages around that time, is being asked to come forward. Tips and videos can help detectives figure out whether there are more victims tied to the same pattern.
Package Theft Trends And Local Context
Package theft, including crimes tied to last-mile delivery, has become a stubborn headache for residents and carriers alike, both locally and across the country. Federal and postal officials have tried to push back with expanded efforts such as Project Safe Delivery, which the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General says is aimed at identifying and preventing losses tied to deliveries.
South Florida has seen its own mix of schemes, from alleged organized retail operations to quick-hit porch grabs. Local coverage has highlighted cases like the Hialeah UPS Teen Crew Charged case as examples of how far some suspects will go when they spot a steady flow of unattended packages.
How To Protect Your Deliveries
Police and postal officials say residents can cut their risk with a few practical steps. When possible, require a signature for higher value deliveries, use carrier lockers or hold-for-pickup options, and time deliveries for when someone will be home. If something does go missing, they urge people to save any security video they have and share it with investigators.
Detectives say preserved footage is often what lets them connect reports that might otherwise look like one-off thefts. Being able to match the same person, bike, clothing or method across different addresses can help build a stronger case against suspected repeat offenders.
Authorities say the suspect remains in custody while investigators sort through additional reports and prosecutors review potential new charges. Miami police are again asking anyone with relevant video, unexplained package losses or other tips to contact the Miami Police Department’s General Investigations Unit at 305-603-6030 or leave an anonymous tip with Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477 so they can keep connecting the dots.
