Possible armed robbery in downtown Miami. Cops detained some, still investigating

Miami police are investigating a possible armed robbery in downtown Miami Thursday afternoon.

At about 2 p.m., police received several calls about two men carrying guns near the Seybold Jewelry Building, 36 NE First St., police said.

A preliminary investigation into the calls found that a person had bought items in the area and was later approached by a group of “armed subjects.” No shots were fired, and there are no reports of injury, police said.

Police say they have detained a few people but did not give an exact number.

A perimeter has been set up between Northeast First Avenue and Miami Avenue, and between Flagler Street and First Street. Police continue to investigate the incident.

Devoun Cetoute

Miami Herald

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Miami Herald Cops and Breaking News Reporter Devoun Cetoute covers a plethora of Florida topics, from breaking news to crime patterns. He was on the breaking news team that won a Pulitzer Prize in 2022. He’s a graduate of the University of Florida, born and raised in Miami-Dade. Theme parks, movies and cars are on his mind in and out of the office.