Man arrested after smashing deli window, trying to pry open register in Miami Beach – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) – Surveillance video from a deli in Miami Beach captured the moments officers took a man into custody after he broke through a window and attempted to steal money from the register.

Cameras from the Fleisch Classic Jewish Deli on West 41st Street captured the shattered glass covering the sidewalk outside after the man had broken in just before 3:00 a.m., Wednesday.

At one point, he’s seen attempting to tamper with one of the deli’s cameras.

Inside the deli, the man, who authorities identified as 45-year-old Christopher Pike, is seen walking through the shop and even enjoying a fountain drink.

A short time later, several Miami Beach Police officers arrived at the deli to confront Pike.

According to the arrest report, officers gave Pike several commands to walk toward them. He reportedly ignored them and continued attempting to pry open the cash register behind the front counter.

Eventually, he moves toward officers, who take him into custody.

Before authorities had arrived, Ronald Varagas, an employee who works at a nearby restaurant, heard the commotion outside.

“I saw the guy breaking the window to my neighbor’s business and I kept my distance and called 911 and police arrived in seconds,” Varagas told 7News in Spanish.

Varagas also captured cell phone video of Pike standing outside of the deli near the broken glass.

Pike appeared before a judge, Wednesday afternoon.

This arrest comes just days after Pike was released from jail for a separate crime.

“So soon after being released from custody, isn’t this a disappointment,” said Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Victoria Sigler.

He faces multiple charges, including burglary, criminal mischief, resisting officers without violence and giving a false name.

The estimated damage caused to the deli was around $1,600.

The deli remains open but has boarded up the damaged window for the time being.

Meanwhile, Pike remains behind bars.

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