Miami police report armed masked teen robbed acquaintance at Henderson Park in Little Havana
Miami, Florida – An 18-year-old man allegedly used a handgun to assault and rob a person he knew in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood earlier this year, according to Miami police reports.
Cristian Enamorado, who was wearing a ski mask at the time, reportedly struck the victim on the head with a handgun and stole his phone while the victim sat on a bench at Henderson Park on March 2. Surveillance footage captured the robbery in progress, showing Enamorado approaching the victim before taking the phone, authorities said.
“The victim stated he recognized” Enamorado’s voice, a Miami police officer wrote in the arrest report. The victim reportedly had met Enamorado approximately three months prior and accused him of “speaking negatively about him,” the officer added.
Following the robbery, the victim trailed Enamorado from Henderson Park, located at 950 NW 3rd Street, until the stolen phone was discarded near Booker T. Washington High School at 1200 NW 6th Avenue in the Overtown neighborhood. Police said this tracking helped detectives piece together the suspect’s movements and identity.
A detective later identified Enamorado as the suspect, prompting a judge to issue an arrest warrant. Enamorado was arrested on Tuesday at Southwest Fourth Avenue and Fifth Street in the Riverside area, according to the arrest report. He was subsequently booked that evening at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.
Enamorado appeared in bond court on Wednesday, where a judge released him on his own recognizance with conditions, including a requirement to stay away from the victim. Court records indicate he faces a charge of armed robbery with a deadly weapon. Miami-Dade County Circuit Judge Laura Maria Gonzalez-Marques is set to preside over the case.
The incident highlights a troubling intersection of personal disputes and street-level violence. Police reports suggest that while the robbery involved a serious weapon, the conflict may have stemmed from personal grievances between the suspect and the victim rather than random criminal activity.
Miami police emphasized that the use of firearms in such incidents carries significant legal consequences, and they urged residents to remain vigilant and report threats or suspicious behavior. “Enamorado’s actions are a stark reminder of the dangers of armed confrontations,” authorities said in a statement.
This case also underscores the role of technology and surveillance in modern policing. Video evidence and real-time tracking of stolen property enabled detectives to identify and apprehend the suspect quickly, demonstrating how law enforcement agencies are increasingly relying on these tools to solve crimes efficiently.
Neighbors in the Little Havana area expressed concern over the safety of public spaces after the incident, noting that parks and community areas should be places where residents can feel secure. Police continue to stress the importance of community awareness and cooperation in keeping neighborhoods safe.
Enamorado’s arrest comes amid broader efforts by Miami authorities to address violent crime in the city, particularly incidents involving firearms and personal disputes. As the legal process unfolds, the case will be closely monitored, with the community hoping for a resolution that reinforces public safety and accountability.
