Chilling Surveillance Video Shows South Beach Home Invasion

MIAMI BEACH, FL — Chilling surveillance video released Friday shows a violent South Beach home invasion by an alleged father-son team along with an accomplice. Police arrested Eduardo Perez Mier and his 19-year-old son, Edward Perez, but were still looking for a third man, according to Miami Beach police.

The trio allegedly burst into an apartment in the 900 block of Pennsylvania Avenue and pistol whipped a South Beach man before fleeing with $2,000 and prescription medication. The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 24.

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"Since this crime occurred, robbery detectives have identified and arrested the father-son team of robbers and now need the public’s help identifying the third subject," explained Ernesto Rodriguez of the Miami Beach Police Department on Friday.

Police described the third man as Hispanic, approximately 6 feet tall, 200 pounds and possibly between 40 and 50 years of age.

"The victim enters his home with an acquaintance who is later determined to be one of the robbers," Rodriguez explained. "Once inside, the subject opens the front door for the other two attackers."

The 43-year-old Perez and his son were both charged with armed home invasion robbery. In addition, the elder Perez was charged with carrying a concealed weapon and the younger Perez was charged with possession of cannabis.

Watch the chilling video below:

Rodriguez said that the money and medication were in a safe that the thieves carried out of the apartment.

Arrest documents said that the younger Perez told the victim that he had to step outside, which is when he allegedly let his father and the accomplice into the apartment.

"Inside, the victim is beaten. They attempt to handcuff him. When unsuccessful, they wrap a leather belt around his neck in an attempt to strangle him," Rodriguez added.

Police said they recovered the safe in the Perez home. It was not clear if the money and medication were still inside.

Police said that Perez and his son confessed to the crime.

To report a tip, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305.471.TIPS.

Surveillance image courtesy Miami Beach Police Department