Man caught on camera trying to break into apartments in Wynwood complex arrested - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

MIAMI (WSVN) – A 28-year-old man was arrested following a series of attempted burglaries and thefts targeting residents of a Wynwood apartment complex, according to police.

Abdul Woodside faces multiple charges, including burglary of occupied dwelling and impersonating an officer.

His arrest followed a series of incidents reported in April by residents of WYND Apartments 27 and 28, where police said he was caught on surveillance cameras trying to enter several units .

In one incident, Woodside allegedly stole items worth hundreds of thousands of dollars from a resident’s apartment while falsely posing as a security guard.

According to the arrest report, residents reported seeing an individual attempting to break into apartments and steal valuables.

Eyewitnesses reportedly described encounters in which Woodside posed as building security, gaining unauthorized access to various units.

Woodside was arrested Wednesday and transported to Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.