Miami Man Arrested in $105,000 Impact Window Cargo Theft

Surveillance video captured the suspect attaching the trailer and driving off with the valuable cargo.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:41pm

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A 38-year-old Miami man named Yudier Fabregat Martell has been arrested and charged with grand theft of cargo, grand theft of a vehicle, and dealing in stolen property after allegedly stealing a trailer containing over $105,000 worth of impact windows from a warehouse in Sweetwater, Florida.

Why it matters

Cargo theft is a major problem in South Florida, with thieves often targeting high-value shipments of construction materials, electronics, and other valuable goods. This arrest highlights the work law enforcement is doing to crack down on these crimes and protect local businesses.

The details

According to the police report, the trailer was fully loaded with $105,000 worth of impact windows when it was parked at the rear of a warehouse on Northwest 129th Avenue on February 26. The next day, the trailer was discovered missing. Surveillance video showed two suspects arriving with a freightliner and attaching it to the trailer before driving off. Investigators traced the getaway vehicle, a Chevrolet Equinox, back to Fabregat Martell, who had the same physical characteristics as the suspect seen on video and whose cellphone was at the scene at the time of the theft.

  • The trailer was parked at the warehouse on February 26.
  • The trailer was discovered missing the next day, on February 27.

The players

Yudier Fabregat Martell

A 38-year-old Miami man who was arrested and charged with grand theft of cargo, grand theft of a vehicle, and dealing in stolen property.

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What’s next

Fabregat Martell was booked into jail and later appeared in bond court, where the judge set his bond at $70,000.

The takeaway

This arrest highlights the ongoing problem of cargo theft in South Florida, where thieves often target high-value shipments of construction materials and other valuable goods. Law enforcement is working to crack down on these crimes and protect local businesses.