Police are searching for at least three suspects that broke into a Florida mall to steal shoes, to the tune of $18,000 worth.
On Jan. 27, 2022, at least three subjects broke into an athletic store inside the Paddock Mall in Ocala.
Investigators say, using ladders, the thieves gained access to the roof and then cut into the ceiling above the store to gain entry.
While inside, the thieves stole multiple exclusive brand-name sneakers at a total value of $18,000. Some of the shoes stolen were Air Jordan Retro 5 and 6, Nike Dunk, and Adidas Yeezy 700.
Police say that all the subjects were wearing dark-colored clothing, with hooded sweatshirts or jackets, masks, and gloves.
One had leather-type sneakers with brown laces and a towel or rag hanging from his back pocket, another had multi-colored sneakers, and the third had black sneakers.
Just prior to the theft, a small, box-style U-Haul was seen circling the mall parking lot and was later seen parked in an unlit area with an unknown dark-skinned male laying across the driver’s seat.
If you have any information on this theft, please call Det. Ocasio at 352-369-7000. Or you can submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers of Marion County at 352-368-STOP (7867) or via www.ocalacrimestoppers.com. If you use Crime Stoppers and your tip leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a CASH REWARD!
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