Hialeah Woman Arrested in Parking Lot Robbery Scheme
A Hialeah woman, Laura Elena Leyva, has been arrested for allegedly feigning car trouble to lure bank customers into an armed robbery in a supermarket parking lot. The victims, who were depositing money, were robbed of only $8. Leyva was…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 23, 2026 —
A Hialeah woman is facing charges in connection with a scheme that allegedly used feigned car trouble as a lure for armed robberies targeting bank customers in a supermarket parking lot. Laura Elena Leyva was arrested in connection with the incidents.
According to reports, Leyva allegedly staged car malfunctions to attract the attention of individuals believed to be depositing money. Once approached, victims were reportedly subjected to armed robbery.
In one reported incident, the victims were robbed of a total of $8. Authorities identified Leyva as a suspect through the review of surveillance footage. Further identification was made during a subsequent lineup.
The circumstances surrounding the alleged incidents, including the exact number of victims and the full timeline of events, were not immediately available. The investigation is ongoing.
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