Jeweler Claims $900,000 in Merchandise Stolen in Miami-Dade Home Invasion

Miami-Dade jeweler Alain Guevara Hernández values the merchandise stolen from his home at approximately $900,000. The figure includes roughly 60 watches, between 50 and 70 chains, numerous bracelets, jewelry cases, and safes. Guevara stated this estimate in an interview, though the Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office has not publicly verified the dollar amount.

The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2, at a residence on 177th Street in the northwest part of the county. Guevara said the attack began when a man, whom he identified as a previous customer interested in a Cartier watch, entered his home. The jeweler reported that the visitor pulled a pistol and aimed it at him. Guevara said four other men were hiding near the entrance. When he tried to leave, they threw him to the ground and beat him.

"Me estoy muriendo, me estoy muriendo," Guevara said, describing the pain from blows to his head, eyes, and feet. He showed injuries to his face and head that required surgical stitches. One attacker fired near his foot, though Guevara said he was not hit by a bullet. His wife and 21-year-old stepdaughter were inside the home during the assault. Security footage obtained by the outlet shows at least four hooded men inside, one pointing a long gun at the women while they raised their hands in fear.

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office confirmed that agents responded to a report of a home invasion. Officers found an injured adult male, who was transported to a hospital in stable condition by fire rescue personnel. Two adult women were also present and unharmed. The department’s Burglary Unit is leading the investigation. No arrests have been announced, and authorities have not confirmed the total value of the stolen goods.

Guevara said he sold jewelry from his home to known clients, often late at night, and that he had trusted the primary suspect from previous visits. He provided investigators with footage of the man without a mask. The jeweler plans to open a dedicated jewelry store with stricter security measures. He also directed a message to the suspect, whom he had called "primo" or cousin, asking him to turn himself in to authorities. The investigation remains ongoing.