A man is behind bars after he allegedly used a drill to steal a woman's car keys while she was pumping gas in northwest Miami-Dade on Monday.
Alexander Gonzalez, 47, is charged with armed robbery and aggravated battery after the crime happened at the gas station at Northwest 186th Street and Northwest 67th Avenue at around 10:20 a.m.
Police said he approached the victim while she was pumping gas and "proceeded to forcefully take the vehicle keys from her hand while striking her with a drill."
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A second victim tried to stop Gonzalez, authorities said, but the suspect hit them on the head with the drill, causing a laceration.
Gonzalez allegedly took off with the first victim's property.
Police responded and were able to find Gonzalez at Northwest 191st Street and Northwest 67th Court, allegedly in possession of the drill and the victim's keys.
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He was arrested and provided a confession on camera, police said.
