Dumb Thief Takes Off Cardboard Box Mask To Take A Look At Stolen Items For A Moment; Gets Busted

In the world of crime, some moments defy logic and leave us scratching our heads in amusement. From bumbling burglars to comically failed heists, some theft attempts provide a dose of unintentional comedy.?

While these individuals may not have succeeded in their illicit endeavors, their antics and blunders have entertained us with a dash of absurdity.?

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Read more as we delve into the realm of yet another funny theft attempt.

In a comical turn of events, a man was arrested on Saturday following an outrageous robbery at a phone repair store in Miami Gardens. The CCTV footage showed a thief wearing a unique disguise—a cardboard box on his head—as he brazenly stole items.

The owner of Irepair Tech, situated at 4500 Northwest 183rd Street in Miami Gardens, couldn't contain their laughter as they shared the video with NBC6.?

The amusing clip showcases the box-headed culprit skillfully smashing the glass displays and swiftly snatching up the coveted phones.

Startling CCTV footage revealed a peculiar sight as a raider, donning a white box over his head, attempted to open a glass cabinet forcefully.

In a moment of unintentional self-exposure, the thief lifted the box to get a clearer view of the phones he aimed to steal.

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Jeremias Berganza, the store owner, revealed to NBC6 that the incident occurred around 4 a.m. on Saturday.?

After spotting the culprit's face on the surveillance video, Berganza investigated the shopping plaza where his shop was.?

Berganza contacted people in the area, urging them to notify him if they spotted the suspect.?

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Eventually, he received information indicating that the perpetrator was at the same plaza, casually enjoying drinks with friends at a nearby liquor store.

Taking immediate action, Berganza promptly contacted the Miami Gardens Police Department, resulting in the subsequent arrest of the individual.

The suspect, identified as 33-year-old Claude Vincent Griffin, faced multiple charges, including grand theft, burglary, criminal mischief, cocaine possession, and resisting arrest without violence.

Berganza estimated that the thief had 19 iPhones and $8,000 in cash, totaling $15,000 in stolen goods.

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