A 76-year-old Miami woman was arrested in North Miami Beach Police Department after being accused of pawning jewelry that had been entrusted to her for safekeeping, according to an arrest affidavit. Zonia Beatriz Reategui was taken into custody on May 5, 2026, at 1840 NE 186th St. following a months-long investigation into missing jewelry reported stolen from a victim.
How the Jewelry Theft Investigation Began
The case began after a victim reported jewelry missing following a medical-related hospital visit in December 2025. Reategui had been entrusted with the items for safekeeping but later refused to return them. In a separate high-profile incident in the area, a fired stripper was arrested after a pole attack at a North Miami Beach club, highlighting the range of unusual arrests in North Miami Beach.
Pawn Transactions and Recovery of Stolen Items
Follow-up records and pawn transaction forms showed Reategui allegedly pawned multiple pieces of jewelry at a Miami shop in December 2025. She received $500 for each transaction.
The pawned items matched descriptions of jewelry reported stolen, including gold bracelets with multiple charms. Detectives later recovered the items at a pawn location and confirmed they matched those listed in the original theft report.
Charges Filed Against Zonia Beatriz Reategui
Reategui faces charges including dealing in stolen property and secondhand dealer falsification involving property valued over $300. She was being held pending a bond hearing. For more information on court proceedings and public records, visit the Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Courts and Comptroller.
Frequently Asked Questions About Miami Woman Arrested for Pawning Stolen Jewelry
Who was arrested in this case?
Zonia Beatriz Reategui, a 76-year-old Miami woman, was taken into custody on May 5, 2026, at 1840 NE 186th St. in North Miami Beach.
How did the investigation start?
A victim reported jewelry missing after a medical-related hospital visit in December 2025.
What happened to the entrusted jewelry?
Reategui allegedly pawned multiple pieces of jewelry at a Miami shop in December 2025, receiving $500 for each transaction.
Were the stolen items recovered?
Detectives recovered the items at a pawn location and confirmed they matched those listed in the original theft report, including gold bracelets with multiple charms.
What charges does Reategui face?
She faces charges including dealing in stolen property and secondhand dealer falsification involving property valued over $300.
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