In Florida, authorities apprehended a father and son duo following accusations that they abducted two car salesmen at gunpoint amid a disagreement over a Mercedes-Benz transaction.

Oscar Garcia-Berrios, aged 50, and his 23-year-old son, Brandon Garcia, are facing charges that include kidnapping, armed robbery, and aggravated assault. According to an arrest affidavit, the Broward County Sheriff’s Office was called to a RaceTrac gas station in Hollywood around 8 p.m. on November 28. Upon arrival, they encountered the suspects along with the two alleged victims.

Investigators revealed that two days prior, the Garcias had purchased a pre-owned 2021 Mercedes-Benz for $37,000. They were scheduled to complete the transaction at the sales office on November 28. However, around 4 p.m., Garcia reportedly received an unintended text from one of the salesmen regarding a temporary tag, leading him to suspect foul play.

The father and son proceeded to the Car Express Florida office located at 1424 SW 12th Ave. in Pompano Beach. Upon arrival, one of the salesmen claimed to see Garcia with a backpack standing outside the Mercedes, accompanied by Garcia-Berrios and another unidentified individual.

Allegedly, the suspects demanded that the vehicle title be transferred to their name and insisted on receiving a temporary tag. When one of the salesmen explained that additional documentation was required, Garcia reportedly brandished an AR-15-style rifle while his father allegedly drew a handgun.

Garcia pointed it at one of the car salesmen and demanded a refund for the car, saying he was “not playing any games,” the affidavit stated. The third man noticed that one of the victims had a gun in his waistband and took it from him, the affidavit said. The victims said they were in fear for their lives.

According to cops, the salesmen were trying to reach their manager to cancel the sale but could not reach him. Meanwhile, the unidentified suspect allegedly started taking items from the business such as temporary tags, a money counter and vehicle registration documentation, deputies wrote.

After about 40 minutes, the suspects allegedly ordered the victims to drive them to their manager’s house. Garcia-Berrios forced the victims to get into their car at gunpoint while his son drove behind in the Mercedes and the third suspect in an SUV, the affidavit said. While in the vehicle, one of the victims allegedly secretly texted family members letting them know what was happening and asked them to call cops.

The victims told the suspects to drive to the RaceTrac in Hollywood to meet with the manager. The victim alerted family members where they were going so cops could respond to the gas station. When deputies arrived they reportedly saw Garcia holding a backpack. An AR-15 was located inside along with one of the suspect’s phones, per the affidavit. Cops also allegedly found a handgun on Garcia-Berrios.

Both suspects were taken into custody and remain at the Broward County Jail without bond. Their next court date is scheduled for Friday.