Wilton Manors Smoke Shops Targeted by Thieves Stealing Vapes

Recent Break-Ins at Smoke Shops

• 🎯 Vape and Smoke Shop in Wilton Manors was broken into by four individuals early Thursday morning.
• ⚡ The thieves used a table from a neighboring business to smash the front window and stole over $1,500 worth of vapes.
• 💡 This incident is believed to be at least the third break-in or robbery of a smoke shop in the Wilton Manors area since July of last year.

Impact on Business Owners

• 😔 Business owners express feelings of hurt, anger, and sadness due to the repeated targeting of their establishments.
• 💸 The thieves specifically targeted vapes, indicating a focused motive for the thefts.

Previous Incidents in the Area

• ⚠️ Approximately one month prior to this incident, World of Smoke and Vape experienced an armed robbery where an employee was held at gunpoint.
• 💰 In that earlier incident, nearly $900 worth of merchandise was stolen, and two suspects were arrested a week later.
• 🗓️ In July of last year, a separate smoke shop at a former location was broken into, with thieves making off with about $8,000 worth of pre-rolls.

Investigation and Community Appeal

• 🔍 The Wilton Manors Police Department is investigating these incidents, noting that the vapes are a common target.
• 📣 Authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward and contact Broward County Crimes Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.