Man used fake money to steal a $115K watch before shooting seller, deputies say

The Brief

  • Abijah Antonio Javois, wanted on an active Florida warrant, was taken into custody at Cyril E. King Airport in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
  • Javois allegedly used prop money to steal a $115,000 watch from a seller in Orlando and fired an AR-style rifle at the victim and a companion during a pursuit.
  • The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries, evidence was collected from his Tesla, and Javois faces charges including attempted murder, aggravated battery, and theft.

ORLANDO, Fla. A man wanted on an active Florida warrant was taken into custody Monday at Cyril E. King Airport in the U.S. Virgin Islands after being linked to a violent theft in Orlando, authorities said.

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Abijah Antonio Javois, 21, was identified by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers during a routine inspection.

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