Delaware Tobacco Stores Hit by Multiple Break-Ins in Under 1 Hour

Delaware, Ohio — Delaware police say there is a connection between the three vape shop burglaries that occurred in less than an hour.

The first happened on May 4 at Tobacco and Vape at roughly 4:40 a.m. The second occurred at Delaware Tobacco & Vape, less than 0.5 miles away, shortly before 5:10 a.m. The last burglary occurred just before 5:25 a.m. at Vapor Station, which is a little over five miles from Delaware Tobacco & Vape.

Two robbers are seen smashing the window to get in, according to surveillance footage from Tobacco and Vape. A white automobile with a third suspect inside sat out front. The burglars wasted little time in getting to the cash register, as seen in the security footage.

“They went to the back and took some stuff, bags, and the register,” the proprietor of Tobacco and Vape stated.

About $300 in cash was obtained by the criminals.

“I haven’t had any issues in the past ten months since moving here. According to the owner, it’s safe.

The suspects were shown on camera smashing the front doors of all three establishments and making their way straight to the cash registers.

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Police in Delaware said they think there may be a connection between this gang and instances that have happened in other locations.

According to Westerville police, a similar break-in occurred at one of the community’s vape shops that day.

The Westerville store owner claims he is not concerned about the group’s potential return.

They won’t likely return, in my opinion. He remarked, “I see the police everywhere, even at night.”

Delaware Police is asking you to call them if you have any information about the robberies or the culprits.