Three Teenagers Arrested Following Smoke Shop Break-In in Odessa

ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Police Department has arrested three teenagers in connection with a break-in at a local smoke shop. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Friday, December 12, 2025, prompted a swift response from local law enforcement, leading to the apprehension of the suspects shortly after the burglary took place.

According to initial police reports, officers responded to an alarm call at a commercial establishment operating as a smoke shop. Upon arrival, officers discovered signs of forced entry, indicating the building had been breached. A brief investigation and search of the surrounding area led police to locate and detain three juvenile suspects matching the descriptions obtained during the initial response.

The three teens, whose identities have not been released due to their minor status, are facing charges related to commercial burglary and criminal mischief. Authorities confirmed that some stolen merchandise was recovered during the arrest. The Odessa Police Department continues to investigate the incident to determine if these individuals are linked to other recent business break-ins in the Permian Basin area.