Sledgehammer used in Best Buy break-in attempt in Florida, police say

Lady Lake police say man was in next-door business

Surveillance photo of a suspect accused of breaking into a Best Buy in Lady Lake. (Lady Lake Police Department)

LADY LAKE, Fla. – Police in Lady Lake need help identifying a person who tried to break into a Best Buy using a sledgehammer.

The incident happened early Sunday at the Best Buy at 552 N. U.S. Highway 27/441.

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Lady Lake police said the man broke into a vacant party store next to the Best Buy and used a sledgehammer to create a hole through an adjoining wall. However, he was never actually able to get into the Best Buy, and nothing was stolen, police said.

The man is believed to be white or Hispanic with a medium build. Police say man was wearing a gray pull-over hoodie with the word “Heavenly” on it, faded blue jeans, black or gray shoes, a white ball cap and black or white heavy gloves. Police said he was also carrying a silver and black backpack.

Anyone with information about the break-in or the man is asked to call Det. Jim Dunagan with the Lady Lake Police Department at 352-751-1565, or email him at jdunagan@ladylake.org.


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