Jeweler Beaten and Robbed of $900,000 in Miami-Dade Home Invasion

Alain Guevara Hernández is planning to open a dedicated storefront after an armed robbery at his northwest Miami-Dade home on Monday night. The jeweler survived a violent attack that left him with deep bruising and stitches, and he believes the intrusion cost him nearly $900,000 in inventory.

The incident occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m. at a residence located at the intersection of Northwest 177th Street and 85th Avenue. Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office deputies arrived to find Guevara injured. Fire rescue crews transported him to a hospital where he remains in stable condition. Two adult women were also inside the home and were not injured.

Guevara described the sequence of events in an interview with Telemundo 51. He stated that a man he recognized from previous jewelry purchases arrived at the door claiming interest in a Cartier watch. Once inside, the man drew a gun and pointed it at Guevara. As Guevara moved toward the exit, four additional men entered the residence.

Surveillance footage from the home shows the group moving quickly through the interior. A hooded individual carrying a long gun threatened the women, who were seen crying with their hands raised. The video captures the robbers filling bags with watches and chains. At one point, a suspect carried a safe out of the house.

Guevara said the attackers threw him to the ground and struck him repeatedly with a gun. He recounted telling one of them, “I’m dying, I’m dying,” due to the blows to his head and eyes. One attacker fired a shot near his foot, but Guevara did not appear to be hit by a bullet. He estimates the thieves took about 60 watches, between 50 and 70 chains, and various bracelets and cases.

The victim provided investigators with recordings showing the suspected ringleader with his face uncovered. Guevara noted that he had previously sold to this customer and often met buyers at home during early morning hours. He said he trusted the man, referring to him as a cousin during their interactions.

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Robbery Unit is leading the investigation. Authorities have not yet confirmed the value of the stolen goods or made any arrests. Guevara hopes to implement stronger security measures in his new business location.

Guevara addressed the suspected ringleader directly in his interview. He said he treated the man with good energy and like family. He added, “All I ask is that you please turn yourself in to the authorities.”