On Tuesday evening Doral Police responded to a reported theft at the Macy’s Men’s department in Miami International Mall around 6:05 p.m. Officers found two men in the front seats of a black 2024 Lincoln Navigator. When officers ordered them to stop, the driver, identified as Stephon Corbett, accelerated away, initiating a high‑speed chase along the mall’s perimeter road.

Chase and arrest

During the pursuit, the passenger, Gregory Edwards, was observed throwing mail from the moving SUV. Corbett then deliberately drove the Navigator into a marked Doral police vehicle, damaging its push bar. The chase ended when the Lincoln became stuck in heavy traffic near La Carreta. Both men initially refused to exit the vehicle, prompting officers to break the front passenger‑side window. By 6:12 p.m., Corbett and Edwards were taken into custody and later transferred to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.

Fraud investigation

The police action stemmed from a suspected fraud ring targeting Macy’s. A loss‑prevention officer had observed a man making multiple purchases at Finish Line and in the suits department. After confirming the transactions were fraudulent through Macy’s fraud hotline, surveillance footage identified Edwards as the individual conducting the purchases.

When questioned, Edwards first denied any involvement, but detectives presented the video evidence. He later admitted using a victim’s credit card, telling investigators that “his job is just to swipe.” Investigators recovered 36 credit cards and three checks that had been discarded from the vehicle. None of the items bore the names of Corbett or Edwards.

Community impact

The incident underscores the importance of vigilant loss‑prevention teams and swift police response in protecting shoppers and merchants from organized fraud. Doral Police praised the coordination between mall security, loss‑prevention staff and law‑enforcement officers that led to the rapid apprehension of the suspects.

Residents are reminded to monitor their credit statements for unauthorized activity and to report suspicious behavior to store personnel or law‑enforcement officials.

Original reporting: NBC6 Miami — read the source article.