A Brazen Break-In Meets Tough Glass
Two hooded suspects were caught on security video during an apparent attempt to break into an occupied home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The incident happened just after 6 p.m. on Oct. 19, according to the Fort Lauderdale Police Department. What looked like a bold robbery attempt quickly turned into amateur hour when the suspects discovered that the home’s hurricane-impact window was not interested in cooperating. The pair allegedly tried to force their way inside, but the glass held firm.
The Handgun Failed to Crack the Window
In the video, one suspect wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and red pants repeatedly strikes the window with a handgun. The blows did not crack the glass. Police said it was a hurricane-impact window, and it refused to give in. The suspect then appeared to hurt himself while jumping and crashing his body into the windowpane, still without getting inside. Meanwhile, the second suspect, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and black mask, stood nearby and looked around as his accomplice continued the failed assault. The footage shows the entry attempt falling apart in real time, with the window doing exactly what it was designed to do.
Police Seek Help Identifying the Suspects
The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is searching for the two people seen in the footage. Investigators are asking anyone who recognizes either suspect to contact the department or Detective B. Ledbetter. Tips can be provided by calling 954-828-6127 or emailing [email protected].
