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KTSM News – Crime of Week: Man steals $5K from East El Paso smoke shop

Posted on March 16, 2025

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 publicized 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.

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