Two Apprehended in Midland Smoke Shop Burglary; Sheriff Seeks Tips on Related Break-Ins

MIDLAND, Texas — Local law enforcement agencies in Midland County are actively cracking down on commercial burglaries targeting smoke shops. Recently, Midland Police successfully apprehended two individuals—an adult and a minor—after catching them in the act of breaking into a local smoke shop establishment.

According to police records, officers responded to an active alarm at the smoke shop and located the suspects on-site. The adult was taken into custody and booked into the Midland County Jail, while the juvenile suspect was detained and referred to juvenile authorities. The prompt response prevented significant loss of inventory, though the property sustained minor damage during the entry attempt.

In a related effort, the Midland County Sheriff's Office has requested public assistance to identify suspects involved in other unsolved commercial smoke shop burglaries in the area. Investigators are reviewing security footage and looking for similarities in the methods used. Anyone with information concerning these burglaries is encouraged to contact the Sheriff's Office or submit an anonymous tip through Midland Crime Stoppers.