Police arrested 26-year-old Vladimir Demidovich on Christmas night after he allegedly broke into two luxury homes in Golden Beach, Florida. Officers found him nude in the garage of a $12 million residence and later recovered his clothing at a nearby home valued at more than $37 million. Investigators say both homes appeared disturbed and that Demidovich was charged with burglary of an unoccupied dwelling and criminal mischief; he was already out on felony bond from a June case.
Nude Burglar Arrested on Christmas Night in Golden Beach — Suspect Found Hiding in $12M Garage
Nude burglar arrested on Christmas night after allegedly breaking into two luxury Florida homes
Police arrested a 26-year-old man on Christmas night after he allegedly broke into two multimillion-dollar homes in Golden Beach, Florida. Officers found the suspect hiding nude inside the garage of a $12 million residence, and later recovered his clothing at a nearby property believed to be worth more than $37 million, authorities said.
What Happened
Golden Beach police responded just before 9:45 p.m. on Dec. 25 to a report of a "naked white male" in the 100 block of Ocean Boulevard, the department said. When officers searched the first home, they located the suspect, identified in jail records as Vladimir Demidovich, 26, of Hallandale Beach, nude inside a garage.
Demidovich told officers his clothing was at a nearby residence, and investigators later located those items at the second house. Miami-Dade property records cited by WPLG indicate that second residence has a market value of more than $37 million.
Evidence at the Scene
Police reported the second home appeared "disturbed," with beverages consumed and clothing left on the second floor. Investigators say Demidovich entered both homes without permission, consumed drinks inside and "demonstrated intent to commit theft," according to the police report.
Vladimir Demidovich, 26, was arrested on Christmas night after police say he broke into two multimillion-dollar homes in Golden Beach, Fla.
"We arrested a suspect on scene after responding to reports from residents," Golden Beach Police Department officials said in a statement to local media.
Charges and Background
Court and jail records show Demidovich faces charges of burglary of an unoccupied dwelling and criminal mischief. Officials also noted he was out on felony bond from a separate criminal mischief case in June at the time of the Christmas-night arrest.
Authorities booked Demidovich into the Miami-Dade jail; additional details on his custody status and any upcoming hearings were not immediately available.
Reporting references: Golden Beach Police Department statements, Miami-Dade jail records, and WPLG (ABC Miami).
