Two men posed as drivers to rob victims in Miami Beach’s Entertainment District

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Miami Beach detectives have arrested two men they say robbed several people while posing as drivers in the city’s Entertainment District.

Fevry Gentillon, 43, and Kebert Jean, 56, were arrested Thursday on numerous charges, including armed robbery with a firearm, strong-arm robbery, kidnapping, attempted kidnapping, organized scheme to defraud, identity theft, unlawful possession of a credit or debit card. credit card, fraudulent use of a credit card and theft in the third degree.

According to the police, Gentillon and Jean would target drunk people.

“The suspects, posing as taxi drivers, targeted unsuspecting victims and committed multiple robberies – occasionally using a firearm to carry out the offenses,” police said in a news release.

Police said the robberies were investigated by MBPD’s Robbery Unit and detectives were able to identify Gentillon and Jean as the perpetrators.

“We view incidents of this nature with the utmost seriousness and are committed to diligently pursuing accountability for those responsible,” Police Chief Wayne Jones said in a statement. “Our primary focus is ensuring the safety of Miami Beach.”

Anyone who has additional information or believes they may have been a victim of these suspects is urged to contact the Miami Beach Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division at 305-673-7945.

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