Accused Grapevine, Arlington sledgehammer burglars arrested

The Brief

  • Two men were arrested for allegedly burglarizing ten businesses in Grapevine and Arlington.
  • The suspects reportedly used a sledgehammer to break into convenient stores, stealing cigarettes and cash.
  • Police identified and arrested the men during an undercover operation as they attempted another break-in.

GRAPEVINE, Texas Two men have been arrested in connection to 10 burglaries in Grapevine and Arlington. Investigators say the two men used a sledgehammer to break the glass doors, then stole cigarettes and cash.

Sledgehammer Burglaries

The backstory:

According to police, investigators used the suspects’ descriptions and the method used to get into the convenience stores to connect the burglaries.

Officials learned there were similar cases in Arlington, and the Grapevine Police Department began working with them.

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