Fort Lauderdale Smoke Shop Owner Scares Off Smash-and-Grab Thieves

Smash-and-Grab Attempt Thwarted

• 🎯 954 Vapes Smoke Shop in Fort Lauderdale was targeted by would-be thieves early Sunday morning.
• ⚡ The suspects, caught on camera, threw a large rock through the front window to gain entry.
• ⏱️ The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m., with the suspects arriving in a gray car.

Owner's Presence Prevents Major Loss

• 💡 The store owner, Mark Montalvo, and another person were present during the attempted break-in.
• 🗣️ Their immediate reaction and yelling scared off the suspects before they could enter the store.
• ⚠️ Montalvo stated that had they not been there, the thieves could have taken products from at least three walls, representing an estimated $15,000 to $20,000 in losses.

Ongoing Investigation

• 🔍 Fort Lauderdale police are investigating the incident and reviewing surveillance footage.
• 🚗 Authorities are seeking information on the suspects and the gray car they used to flee the scene.