BURGLAR ARREST: Miguel Ayala was wanted for burglaries from Treasure Island to Venice
Case Number: MCSO 2020-024544 ; BPD 2020-07515 and 2020-07468
Incident Type: Burglary Arrest / K9 Apprehension
Location: 4300 Block State Road 64 East, Bradenton Zone: E40
Suspect(s): Miguel Ayala Race/Sex: W/M Suspect(s) D.O.B: 09/18/1965
At about 9:40 am on 10/01/20 Miguel Ayala, a prolific burglar with numerous multi-jurisdictional warrants was observed driving over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Unbeknownst to the deputy, Ayala was returning from Treasure Island where he had just committed yet another burglary. The deputy attempted to make a traffic stop but the suspect fled. Ground units did not pursue, but rather the MCSO Aviation unit tracked the suspect from above. Ayala continued to flee as the helicopter called out locations to units on the ground.
About 15 minutes later, at State Road 64 and I-75 stop sticks were deployed, flattening both the passenger side tires, but the suspect continued to drive erratically. The suspect eventually lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a wooded area at 43rd Blvd East and State Road 64. The suspect then exited the vehicle and ran.
Minutes later K9 units located and arrested Ayala, who was hiding in heavy brush approximately 100 yards west of the crash location. Ayala suffered minor injuries from K9 bites and was treated at Manatee Memorial Hospital before being transported to the jail.
Miguel Ayala was charged with warrants from Treasure Island to Venice along with fleeing from the crash and other crimes.