Crime of Week: Man steals $5K from East El Paso smoke shop
Mar 16, 2025
Security footage courtesy of Crime Stoppers of El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- El Paso Police and Crime Stoppers of El Paso want your help in finding a man who broke into an East El Paso smoke shop and stole more than $5,000 in merchandise.
This is this week's "Crime of the Week," as publiciz
ed by Crime Stoppers.
Courtesy of Crime Stoppers of El Paso
Courtesy of Crime Stoppers of El Paso
A little after 5:30 a.m. on Monday, March 3, a man was recorded by security cameras breaking the glass front door to The Spot Smoke Shop, 1641 N. Zaragoza.
Once inside, the man began to place various CBD products in a backpack. The unknown suspect stole $5,455 in merchandise and a small amount of cash, Crime Stoppers said.
The suspect is described as white or Hispanic, in his late teens or early 20s, with an average build and height. He wore a gray-hooded jacket, a black face mask, black-colored pants, and gray-and-black athletic shoes. The backpack was gray with black trim and had a logo on the top.
Anyone with any information on the identity of this burglar should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at (915) 566-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.cselpaso.org. You will remain anonymous, and if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. ...read more read less