It is the policy of the City of Miami Police Department to investigate all robberies, kidnappings, and extortions when the investigation reveals that a crime has been committed. Every effort will be made to arrest the offender and aid in prosecution.

The Robbery Unit is an element of the Criminal Investigations Division’s Criminal Investigations Section. The personnel assigned to the unit are responsible for conducting criminal investigations into a range of crimes against persons in the City of Miami including; armed robberies, bank robberies, home invasions, extortions, carjackings, and kidnappings. The investigators assigned to the crime will review the patrol officer’s report, conduct in depth interviews with the victims, probing for that vital detail that will be key to guiding the investigation, and collect all evidence related to the crime. They will also discuss the robbery with crime analysts in an effort to uncover robbery trends in specific neighborhoods, focus attention on robbery “hot spots,” and possibly identify suspects identified in similar robbery situations. In some situations, the investigators will identify suspects and initiate surveillance operations focused on specific suspects. The ultimate desired outcome of these activities will be the apprehension and arrest of the individual (or individuals) responsible for the crime. This does not mark the end of the investigator’s responsibilities. There are comprehensive reports to be prepared, and the investigator must assist in the successful prosecution of the criminal, including testifying at the trials.

Investigators from the Robbery Unit are active participants in a series of periodic interagency meetings with detectives, investigators, and analysts from neighboring law enforcement organizations. These meetings provide a forum for sharing information and expertise related to robbery crimes throughout the jurisdictions bordering on the City of Miami. Robbery crime trends are reviewed, similar “MO’s” are discussed, and critical information on suspects is shared. The professional relationships that are developed at these sessions are invaluable, and the intelligence shared among the participants often leads to the solution of particularly difficult crimes

The contact number for the Robbery Unit is (305)603-6370.