Miami-Dade Man Shot Chasing Car Thief

HOMESTEAD, FL — A 44-year-old Miami-Dade man was shot Thursday night when he and his wife chased a bandit who stole their 2010 white Dodge Ram pick-up truck, according to Miami-Dade police.

Detective Lee Cowart of the Miami-Dade Police Department said the couple had just returned home from a shopping trip shortly before 7 p.m. when the bandit jumped into their pick-up truck as they were unloading it and took off in the 9800 block of SW 166 Street.

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"The husband and wife entered their other vehicle, followed the stolen truck and called police," said Cowart, who said the couple was driving a Honda as they chased the thief.

"As the couple gave chase, they felt as if rocks were striking their Honda," he said. "They eventually lost sight of their pick-up truck and returned home, when they realized that their Honda had several bullet holes and that Mr. Delvys Rodriguez was shot."

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue took Rodriguez to Jackson South Hospital in stable condition. His wife was identified as 44-year-old Yoleyvis Lopez.

"A short time after the shooting, detectives recovered the stolen pick-up truck abandoned in the area of Homestead Avenue and SW 173 Street," Cowart added.

To report a tip, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477) or 866-471-8477; Visit www.crimestoppersmiami.com and select "Give a Tip," or text CSMD followed by the tip to 274637.

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