JACKSONVILLE, Fla — In December 2023, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to a home invasion and robbery.
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Both victims were in bed asleep at the time of the invasion. Reports from JSO state that an unknown man wearing a ski mask and dark clothing broke into the home.
After the suspect left, he stole the victim’s car as well.
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Clay County Sheriff’s Office Deputies recognized the vehicle and chased him down after he tried to flee into a storage facility. He ditched the vehicle and continued to run, but CCSO K9′s were able to apprehend him.
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The man was identified as 19-year-old Carlos Matute. He was transported to the pretrial detention facility for armed home invasion.
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