Alain Guevara Hernández, widely known as "El Yuma" within the community, reported being the target of a violent robbery at his northwest Miami-Dade residence on Monday night. Five armed men allegedly broke into his house, assaulted him with firearms, and stole goods valued at approximately $900,000.
Guevara shared his harrowing experience in an exclusive interview with Telemundo 51, revealing that the incident took place around 10:30 p.m. on a street in northwest Miami-Dade.
The ordeal began when a man, who had previously purchased jewelry from him, knocked on his door under the guise of buying a Cartier watch.
"Once inside, he pulled out a gun and pointed it at me. I tried to flee, but as I reached the door, four more men were coming in," Guevara recounted.
In an attempt to escape, Guevara was knocked down and repeatedly struck with the firearms on his head, eyes, and feet, sustaining injuries that required surgical stitches.
"I feel like I'm dying because they hit me so many times on the head, in the eyes, on the feet," he described.
One of the assailants also fired a shot near his foot, though it did not make contact.
As Guevara was being attacked outside, the remaining robbers stayed inside, threatening his wife and 21-year-old stepdaughter.
"They pointed a rifle at my wife's forehead. She's in her forties," Guevara stated.
Security camera footage, exclusively obtained by Telemundo 51, captured a hooded individual brandishing a long gun at the two women, who appeared distressed, hands raised, while other culprits filled bags with valuables and hurriedly removed safes from the house.
"They stole about $900,000 from me. Around 60 watches and between 50 to 70 chains were taken," the jeweler detailed.
Guevara noted that the suspected mastermind of the robbery had visited his home three times before without concealing his identity, which allowed him to gain trust and familiarize himself with the inventory.
"The guy had been to my house three times without a mask. He gained my trust by seeing what I had inside," Guevara explained.
Guevara admitted to running his business from home, accommodating buyers at any time: "I grew comfortable with selling from home because I sell at all hours."
This method of operation — where suspects pose as clients to scout before striking — has become a recurring theme in robberies targeting Cuban jewelers in Miami-Dade, a trend that has escalated in recent years.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office confirmed their response to the home invasion report, found Guevara injured, and that county firefighters transported him to a hospital in stable condition. The two women were unharmed. The agency's Robbery Unit is leading the investigation, with no arrests reported as of Wednesday.
Guevara provided investigators with footage showing the alleged planner without a mask and offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to the capture of each of the five suspects.
In the aftermath, the jeweler announced plans to open a more secure storefront and addressed a message to the individual who betrayed his trust: "I ask you to please turn yourself in to the authorities."
Understanding the Recent Robbery in Miami
What happened to Alain Guevara Hernández in Miami?
Alain Guevara Hernández was violently assaulted in his home by five armed men, who stole approximately $900,000 worth of jewelry.
How did the robbers gain access to Guevara's home?
The robbers gained entry under the pretense of purchasing a watch, exploiting prior visits to gain Guevara's trust.
What actions is Guevara taking following the incident?
Guevara plans to open a more secure business location and is offering a $10,000 reward for each suspect's capture.