Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, May 28, 2026 —

Multi-County Theft Ring Specializing in High-End Tools Dismantled

Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced the dismantling of a multi-county theft ring that specialized in stealing high-end hardware tools. The criminal operation, which began in Martin County, reportedly extended its reach to at least thirteen counties throughout Florida.

Investigations revealed that stolen merchandise was frequently transported to Miami-Dade County to be sold. Three individuals have been identified as suspects in orchestrating this operation: Johnny Batista, Roberto Hernandez-Castro, and Roberto Aldana Ferrera.

The full extent of the theft ring’s operations and the specific methods used were detailed in the announcement. Further information regarding arrests, charges, or the total value of stolen goods was not immediately available.

Story summarized from the original created by Drew Dixon on floridapolitics.com, see more information here.

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