Man Accused of Attacking Theater Manager During Children's Rehearsal in Little Havana

Incident at SJ Dance Company Rehearsal

• 💡 A 26-year-old man is accused of assaulting a manager at the city of Miami owned Manuel Artime Theater during a children's dance rehearsal.
• 🎯 The incident occurred on a Monday afternoon while students from the SJ Dance Company, aged 2 to 12, were rehearsing.

Suspicious Behavior and Confrontation

• ⚠️ Parents waiting outside noticed the man acting strangely, approaching a teacher and asking, "Oh, which kid is up for adoption?"
• 😨 The dance company owner, Katarina San Juan Rodriguez, asked the man to leave due to his proximity to the children and her fear he might be armed.
• 🚫 The trespasser refused to leave when city employees asked him to exit the venue.

Arrest and Charges

• 💥 Police arrived and arrested the suspect, identified as 26-year-old Manuel Aluro Baldison Saria, after he allegedly hit a city employee in the face.
• ⛓️ He is facing charges of burglary with assault and resisting arrest, having tensed his arms to resist officers during the apprehension.

Aftermath and Security Concerns

• ✅ Thankfully, none of the children were endangered during the incident, which was described as a team effort by those present.
• 📧 The dance company owner plans to address security issues with the theater management.
• 🏢 The city of Miami has stated they are working internally to ensure proper safety protocols are maintained at the venue.