Man Steals SUV in Florida Keys Days After Jail Release, Leads Police on Chase
Dashcam footage released by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office shows a man, Jefry Julian Chaucanes Vasquez, stealing an official's SUV in the Florida Keys shortly after being released from jail. The chase, which occurred on U.S. 1, ended near Marathon.…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 30, 2026 —
Monroe County, FL – A man identified as Jefry Julian Chaucanes Vasquez has been arrested following a car chase in the Florida Keys, occurring just days after his release from jail. The incident involved the theft of an official’s SUV and was captured on dashcam footage released by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
The chase took place on U.S. 1 and concluded near Marathon. According to the sheriff’s office, Vasquez had recently been released from jail. The circumstances surrounding his initial arrest on June 9 also involved a high-speed chase. With the latest incident, Vasquez now faces additional felony charges.
Details regarding the exact timeline of his release from jail and the specific charges stemming from the SUV theft and subsequent chase were not immediately available. The dashcam footage shows key moments of the incident, highlighting the pursuit on the roadway.
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