Suspect Caught on Camera Attempting to Break Into Miramar Smoke Shop

Attempted Break-In at Smoke Shop

• 📹 Surveillance cameras captured a man attempting to break into the Forever Smoke Shop in Miramar.
• 🧱 The suspect initially tried to smash the store's impact-resistant windows with a brick.
• 🔨 When the brick failed, he resorted to using a hammer, pounding relentlessly at the glass.

Store's Response and Manager's Frustration

• 🛠️ Workers were seen replacing the damaged glass with a wooden board following the incident.
• 😠 The store manager expressed frustration, stating, "just for like a little clown to come over here and try to take that from us is insane."
• 💔 The shop is dedicated to the manager's late brother who passed away in 2021, adding emotional weight to the attempted burglary.

Suspect's Tactics and Police Investigation

• 🔍 Miramar police are investigating the attempted break-in, which occurred around 3:30 AM Tuesday.
• 🎭 The suspect was observed attempting to cover his face, but was described as "sloppy" and possibly inexperienced.
• 🧤 While the suspect wore gloves, they were noted as not having a fingerprint part, indicating a lack of sophisticated planning.

Previous Incidents and Hopes for Arrest

• 🚨 This is not the first time the smoke shop has been targeted; it was vandalized twice in one night in 2024.
• 🤝 Employees and police are hoping the surveillance video will help lead to the suspect's identification and arrest.