Miami Police detain subject amid search for armed robber who stole watch during sale

Police have detained a subject for questioning amid a massive manhunt across Miami.

Miami Police Officers set up a perimeter in the neighborhood around Northwest 31st Street and Third Avenue on Tuesday afternoon afte detectives said someone was trying to sell a watch to a potential buyer but instead the buyer pulled out a knife, stole the watch and fled the scene.

7News cameras captured officers with long guns and a K-9 dog checking an apartment building and walking through the neighborhood.

No injuries were reported.

A school in the area was briefly placed on lockdown but it has since been lifted.

As of late Tuesday evening, a large police presence remained in the area and the subject detained was being questioned. No arrest has been made.