A man was caught on video taking off with a $43,000 gold chain from a jewelry counter at a Doral mall, only to be stopped by a witness in the parking lot, authorities said.
Eduardo Javier Lopez Hernandez, 43, is allegedly the man seen on surveillance video entering the Macy's at Miami International Mall on Nov. 4 at around 1 p.m.
Video shows him checking out the pricey piece of jewelry, before he suddenly runs away without returning it to the employee.
According to investigators, a witness apparently chased him down through the parking lot, and then held him until police arrived.
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Lopez Hernandez was arrested and charged with robbery.
Officials say the necklace was never recovered.
