Police in Hialeah have arrested a man accused of climbing onto a rooftop and stealing numerous pigeons, after investigators say surveillance cameras and distinctive tattoos led to his identification.

According to the arrest report, on Sept. 22, around 2:50 a.m., an unknown male, later identified as Lazaro M. Diaz, was captured on CCTV climbing onto the roof of a home in Hialeah.

While on the roof, the suspect allegedly removed multiple pigeons and placed them inside a bag.

Police noted that additional pigeons, taken from outside of the camera’s view, were kept inside a separate cage.

Investigators said the surveillance video showed the suspect clearly, including distinct tattoos that made him identifiable. Through investigative means and prior encounters, police identified the man as D

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