Pair accused of stealing more than $27K worth of luggage at MIA

MIAMI — Two men were arrested Thursday after they allegedly stole more than $27,000 worth of luggage from baggage carousels at Miami International Airport earlier this year, according to an arrest report from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.

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Deputies identified the suspects as David Williams, 44, of Miami, and Alexander Oscar, 46.

According to the report, surveillance video captured Williams and Oscar entering MIA through the curbside arrivals area on multiple occasions and walking to baggage carousels, where the pair removed luggage before leaving the terminal and entered “waiting vehicles.”

Investigators said the thefts happened in April and involved multiple cases at MIA.

They said in one case, Williams and Oscar allegedly stole luggage valued at $6,305 from Carousel 26.

In another case, the pair allegedly took luggage valued at approximately $4,000 from that same carousel, according to deputies.

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The report also states Williams was captured on surveillance video in several other incidents, allegedly removing luggage from carousels 22, 23 and 25 at MIA.

Investigators said the total value of property stolen in all cases was listed at $27,205.

Jail records show Williams is facing six counts of third-degree grand theft, while Oscar is facing two counts of the same charge.

Records show Williams was previously arrested on one count of armed robbery with a deadly weapon in an unrelated case.

As of Friday afternoon, both men were being held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, with Williams’ bond set at $20,000 and Oscar’s set at $7,500.

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