Teen Suspect Arrested for Brazen Miami Springs Smoke Shop Robbery Captured on Camera

Brazen Smoke Shop Robbery

• 💡 A 17-year-old suspect is facing charges after a brazen robbery at the Holy Smokes shop in Miami Springs.
• 🎯 The incident occurred on January 2nd around 6:30 PM while the store was still open to the public.
• ⚡ An employee had stepped out briefly to a neighboring store, providing an opportunity for the suspect to enter.

Surveillance and Stolen Items

• 📸 Surveillance video captured the suspect, identified as Jamari Gayat, swiping items from the store.
• 💨 The theft included 16 THC vape cartridges, valued at approximately $300, and four containers of THCP marijuana flowers from the employee storage area, valued at about $1,500.
• ⏱️ The entire incident was quick, with the suspect in and out in less than four minutes.

Investigation and Arrest

• 🔍 Miami Springs police conducted a lengthy investigation, which included serving a search warrant at the teen's home in Opa-locka.
• 📦 During the search, officers found a plastic tub containing empty THC flour containers that matched the description of the stolen items.
• ⚖️ The suspect was found to be wanted by several agencies in addition to the smoke shop robbery.