Stolen Car Rams Northeast El Paso Vape Shop, Duo Flees With $2,890 in Goods
Two masked suspects used a stolen car to ram a Northeast El Paso vape shop, stealing $2,890 in goods and causing $5,000 in damages.Summary
Two masked individuals backed a stolen car into the Golden Vapor Smoke Shop on Dyer Street in Northeast El Paso, then entered the store and fled with $2,890 in merchandise. The incident caused $5,000 in property damage. Surveillance footage captured the crash-and-grab, and the stolen vehicle was later recovered. Police describe the suspects as white or Hispanic males wearing light-colored hooded sweatshirts, black face masks, and athletic shoes. This follows a pattern of similar vape shop burglaries in El Paso, including a July incident and a December 2024 armed robbery. Under Texas law, suspects could face state jail felony charges for burglary, criminal mischief, and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Crime Stoppers of El Paso is seeking public assistance in identifying the perpetrators.
(Source：Hoodline)
