Crime of Week: Men burglarize Central El Paso smoke shop

EL PASO, Texas ( KTSM ) — The El Paso Police Department and Crime Stoppers of El Paso want the public’s help in finding at least two men who burglarized a smoke shop in Central El Paso earlier this year.

This is this week’s featured “Crime of the Week” as promoted by Crime Stoppers.

Just before 2 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 4, two men broke a window to the front door of the Montana Smoke Shop, 4323 Montana Ave., and went inside. The men caused approximately $1,600 in damage to the business and stole at least one Vape pen valued at under $100, according to Crime Stoppers.

The two men were wearing hooded jackets and face masks. They fled the scene in a 2000 to 2005 model, dark-colored Chevrolet Impala. The vehicle was occupied by two additional individuals, who were seen by witnesses fleeing from the scene westbound on Montana.

Anyone with any information on the identity of these burglars should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at (915) 566-8477 (TIPS) or visit 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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