Three men from Georgia are in custody after an attempted burglary at the Pinecrest home of "Real Housewives of Miami" star Larsa Pippen on Sunday afternoon, an incident she reportedly witnessed live through her home security system.</p>,<p>The brazen daytime attempt occurred along Southwest 113th Street. According to the Pinecrest Police Department, surveillance footage captured two men trying to force their way into the residence. While Pippen was not present during the incident, she was alerted to the break-in and watched the events unfold on her cameras in real time, police said.</p>,<p>A source close to Pippen told reporters it has been a difficult few days for the reality TV personality. The damage to her home is estimated to be around $1,000.
Intense police search follows crash
After their unsuccessful attempt to enter the home, the suspects fled in a getaway vehicle. Their escape was short-lived, as they crashed near the intersection of Southwest 94th Street and 57th Avenue. Following the crash, the occupants abandoned the car and scattered into the surrounding residential neighborhood, triggering a large-scale police response.</p>,<p>Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Coral Gables Police Department, South Miami Police Department, and the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, joined Pinecrest officers in establishing a perimeter and searching for the suspects. The coordinated effort involved K-9 units to track the men through local yards and properties.</p>,<p>One suspect was tracked by a K-9 team and found in a nearby yard. A second man ran across 57th Avenue and leaped into a canal before being apprehended. The third suspect was discovered hiding in the bushes of a neighbor's property after the resident alerted police. Pinecrest Police Chief Jason Cohen said he personally chased this suspect, who also jumped a fence and entered a canal before he was taken into custody.
Suspects have prior criminal histories
Police identified the three men as Elijah Russell, Treison Booker, and Cortez Johnson, all from Georgia. All three are now facing burglary charges. During a court hearing on Monday, prosecutors detailed the extensive criminal backgrounds of the men.</p>,<p>A judge noted that Russell had an active warrant from Georgia related to a felony armed robbery and aggravated assault with a weapon. Prosecutors also highlighted that Cortez Johnson had a history of probation violations, failures to appear in court, and past convictions. Treison Booker was also described as having a criminal history in his home state.</p>,<p>"This incident serves as a stark reminder that Pinecrest will not tolerate criminal activity," the police department said in a statement posted to Facebook following the arrests. The affluent village is known for its quiet, tree-lined streets, and incidents like these often put the community on high alert. The current weather has been clear, aiding the police search effort in the open canals and yards.
Investigation remains active
No injuries were reported during the attempted burglary or the subsequent police pursuit and arrests. All three suspects remain in custody following their court appearance.</p>,<p>The investigation is still active, and authorities have indicated that additional charges could be filed against Russell, Booker, and Johnson as more details emerge. The collaboration between the various police departments was crucial in the rapid apprehension of the suspects, preventing a potentially more dangerous situation for the community.</p>,<p>Pinecrest Police continue to process the evidence from the scene and the crashed getaway vehicle. Officials have not released further information about the suspects' motives or why they targeted the specific residence.
