Man Dressed as Security Guard Steals $7K Worth of Phones from Store

Broward Sheriff’s Office Robbery Unit detectives are on the hunt for a suspect who dressed as a security guard and robbed a cellphone store at gunpoint in Lauderdale Lakes.

Surveillance cameras were rolling at the Mobile One store in the 36-hundred block of West Oakland Park Boulevard when the suspect wearing a gray security guard uniform walked in trying to sell his phone to an employee, and then stated he was interested in buying a new phone instead. When the employee opened the cabinet where the phones are displayed for sale, the suspect pointed a gun at the victim’s face, and demanded the employee place the phones inside a bag. He's accused of making off with approximately $7,000 worth of phones. 

BSO investigators ask anyone with information on the subject’s identity or the circumstances surrounding this robbery to contact Det. Mark Copley at 954-321-4738 or submit a tip through SaferWatch app. If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Broward Crime Stoppers directly at 954-493-TIPS (8477), online at browardcrimestoppers.org, or dial **TIPS (8477) from any cellphone in the United States. Remember, tipsters remain anonymous. Any information that leads to an arrest in this case is eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.


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