Florida Mall Heist: Bold Thieves Slice Roof to Swipe Hundreds of Shoes - See the Shocking Photos!

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JENSEN BEACH, Fla. (WJW) – Law enforcement officials in Florida are currently on the hunt for individuals responsible for a sophisticated burglary that resulted in the theft of thousands of dollars worth of footwear from a local mall in Martin County earlier this week.

The daring thieves are believed to have gained access to the Champs Sporting Goods store by cutting through the concrete roof of Treasure Coast Mall. This brazen act took place during the early hours on Tuesday, between midnight and 8 a.m., as reported by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. Once inside, the culprits reportedly made off with hundreds of pairs of Nike sneakers, meticulously bagging them and loading them into a getaway vehicle that was strategically parked outside.

The crime scene left behind clear evidence of the meticulous planning involved. Photos released by the sheriff’s office depict a precisely cut square hole in the roof along with several black trash bags and discarded shoe boxes scattered around.

Courtesy of Martin County Sheriff’s Office
Courtesy of Martin County Sheriff’s Office
Courtesy of Martin County Sheriff’s Office

Speaking at a press conference, Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek highlighted the calculated nature of the theft. “These thieves knew exactly what they were targeting,” Budensiek stated, noting that the suspects specifically pursued high-value items such as Nike, New Balance, and Air Jordan sneakers. He estimated the haul to be worth between $40,000 and $50,000.

Budensiek added that there was no initial indication the heist was “an inside job,” but confirmed that the thieves targeted the back storage room of the Champs location, rather than the front where customers usually shop.

“We’ve seen some attempted jewelry theft, through the rooftops here in Martin County, but it’s been quite some period of time,” the sheriff told a reporter who asked whether this type of heist was a first for the department. “But for an individual or a group of individuals to come in and steal — we’re talking, you know, shoe boxes — 400 to 500 shoeboxes. That’s a feat in and of itself.”

He said the thieves, if caught, could face felony burglary and grand theft charges.

Officials are also asking the public to reach out to the sheriff’s office at 772-220-7060 to report any suspicious activity they may have witnessed near the mall on Tuesday morning. Tipsters can also call the Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-800-273-TIPS.

“[It’s] not quite the Crown Jewels, but it’s clear these sneaker thieves put the same time and effort into their crime,” the sheriff’s department wrote on Facebook, referencing the jewels stolen from the Louvre in Paris over the weekend. “Now it’s our detectives’ turn to track them down.”

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