MIAMI (WSVN) – An alleged repeat robber has been arrested.

Miami police said Carlos Sainz is accused of being involved in a string of armed robberies in Miami over a 24-hour period.

The crime spree began early Monday morning when Sainz robbed a CVS on Southeast Third Avenue while wielding a knife. He ended up fleeing the scene empty-handed.

Then, police say, he stole someone’s scooter, which he used to drive to a nearby Walgreens to rob as well.

A few hours later, on Tuesday morning, he committed another robbery.

He is charged with armed robbery with a deadly weapon and carjacking.

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