SOUTH MIAMI, FLA. (WSVN) – Authorities have arrested a man in connection with the theft of multiple luxury vehicles belonging to University of Miami quarterback Carson Beck and his girlfriend, Hurricanes basketball player Hanna Cavinder, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
Tykwon Deandre Anderson was taken into custody Friday morning, officials said. Friday afternoon, he stood before Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Mindy S. Glazer.
“You are charged with burglary of an occupied dwelling while wearing a mask, grand theft, a first-degree felony, and grand theft of a vehicle,” said Glazer.
According to investigators, Beck and Cavinder were staying at a $5 million home near South Miami when their Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz and Land Rover were stolen early Thursday morning. The couple woke up to find the vehicles missing.
Detectives said Anderson is part of a group of four thieves behind the car heist. The quartet broke into the upscale residence and committed the home invasion while the athletes slept.
Police said the crooks grabbed the keys to the ritzy rides and took off with the vehicles.
The arrest report states the perpetrators “utlized the garage opener to gain access into the interior of the residence and stole the vehicles’ key fobs that were located in the living room area.”
Thursday night, 7News reporter Sheldon Fox caught up with Beck at UM’s Watsco Center, as the student athlete was watching his girlfriend play against Notre Dame.
But Beck declined to comment on the theft or the ongoing investigation.
“I’m sorry to bother you during the game. Can you tell me about the cars? How are you feeling?” said Fox.
“No, I’m not answering any questions. Sorry,” said Beck.
“About the fact that your cars were stolen? Do you want to talk about it?” said Fox.
“No, no, we’re good,” said Beck.
“Anything from police?” said Fox.
“Um, I’m trying to watch the game,” said Beck.
Police said they tracked down Anderson on Thursday, adding they recovered Beck’s Mercedes and Cavinder’s Range Rover.
Detectives said they tracked Anderson to an address along Northwest 29th Place in Miami Gardens.
The arrest report states, “The defendant provided a full confession.”
“He broke into somebody’s house in the middle of the night to steal their vehicles? It’s a statute; the Florida law requires me to hold him with no bond, and I’m granting their motion,” said Glazer.
Police are now searching for the three other thieves.
The stolen Lamborghini remains missing as the investigation continues.
If you have any information on these thefts or the whereabouts of the subjects who remain on the loose, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.
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