Father frustrated after delivery driver appears to steal package from apartment lobby in NE Miami-Dade

A father is left frustrated and finding a way to save Christmas after a delivery driver appears to steal a package from his apartment’s lobby.

Surveillance video provided by Fernando Bantos, a resident at the apartment building in Northeast Miami-Dade, shows the subject walking through the lobby of the Cedar Glenn Condominium before picking up a nearby package and walking out.

“You can tell they’re up to no good,” said Bantos.

Another camera showed the same individual exiting his vehicle that was parked right outside and walking through the entrance of the condo just before 5:00 a.m., Tuesday.

In that footage, a second person was also seen exiting the same vehicle, accompanying the other individual while carrying a large, square package wrapped in white wrapping paper.

Bantos believes those two individuals are responsible for stealing his package since he had received confirmation his order had been delivered just hours before.

“He looks at the table and he picks up the package and then they walk out,” said Bantos.

After a few minutes, the duo are seen leaving the condo and driving away.

“They probably thought it was something expensive, like electronics or maybe a laptop, computer or something, because it didn’t look like a cheap package,” said Bantos.

Bantos told 7News the worst part of the theft was the package had a toy that was intended to be a Christmas gift from Santa for his young son.

“We thought we were gonna give it to him tonight ’cause we celebrate it at midnight. I don’t know what Santa’s gonna do, I really don’t,” said Bantos. “It’s frustrating and we actually don’t know what we’re gonna do. It’s not something we can go across the street and buy from Walmart or Target; it came from China, it was not even that expensive but the frustration is really horrible that Santa is not gonna bring whatever he chose.”

He said he and his wife are now scrambling to find another gift to save Christmas for his son.

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is investigating.

If you have any information on this crime, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.