This dim-witted decision landed this thief, who had the audacity to wear a box on his head, in serious legal trouble.
A surveillance video captured a robbery suspect in Florida donning a makeshift mask made of a cardboard box while allegedly stealing cell phones from a store. However, he briefly removed the ill-fitting and unconventional mask during the incident, as reported. The owner of Irepair Tech in Miami Gardens shared the footage of this peculiar break-in, which occurred around 4 a.m. on Saturday, with NBC 6.
The video reveals the unidentified individual smashing glass display cases and swiftly grabbing phones, all while attempting to hide his identity behind the box. At one point, he even takes the box off momentarily as he searches through the store’s merchandise.
During the robbery, the bungling criminal accidentally exposed his face, giving away his identity. Jeremias Berganza, the store owner, noticed the thief’s face and promptly surveyed the surrounding plaza, where his cellphone repair business is located. He enlisted the help of others, urging them to notify him if they spotted the suspect.
Eventually, the alleged thief was discovered in the same plaza, enjoying drinks with his friends at a nearby liquor store. This led to his subsequent arrest by the Miami Gardens police later that day, according to NBC 6.
As of now, authorities have not disclosed the suspect’s name or provided further details about the robbery.