In Sunrise, Florida, a local convenience store is grappling with a series of bold burglaries that have left its owners, Anisur Monir and his wife Nilufar Yiasmin, both financially and emotionally drained. The couple, who have operated the Fame Store at 8260 NW 27th Place for over a decade, are now facing a repeated threat that seems to escalate with each incident.
A String of Bold Heists
The surveillance footage from the latest break-in shows a masked suspect, equipped with bolt cutters, breaking through the chain-locked front gate. The thief didn’t stop at the gate; he proceeded to kick in a sliding glass door, making his way inside to steal hundreds of dollars worth of vape pens and tobacco products. But the damage didn’t end there—the burglar also attempted to dismantle the store’s security measures, including the camera system.
The Impact on the Owners
“This is the third time,” Yiasmin revealed, highlighting the ongoing nature of these attacks that began in February. The first burglary was particularly devastating, with the thief making off with $6,000 in products and $8,000 in cash. “Financially, mentally we are very upset,” Monir expressed, emphasizing the toll these repeated offenses have taken on their livelihood and peace of mind.
A Plea for Help
Despite reporting these incidents to the Sunrise police, the burglaries continue. The frustrated owners are now calling on the community for assistance, hoping that public attention will help capture the persistent thief. “I need a big punishment for that guy because we are a small business,” Monir stated, underscoring the disproportionate impact of the thefts on their family-operated store.
How You Can Help
If you have any information regarding the burglaries at Fame Store, you are urged to contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477. By stepping up, you can help ensure that small businesses like Monir and Yiasmin’s do not fall victim to such acts of crime.
To all our readers, it’s crucial to support our local businesses and keep our communities safe. Have you noticed any suspicious activities in your area? Don’t hesitate to report them. Together, we can make a difference. Stay tuned to our blog for more updates and information on how to protect your businesses.
