Earlier today, a well-coordinated group of burglars struck Kicked Up Miami, a local streetwear store known for its collection of trendy apparel. As per surveillance footage, the thieves shattered the storefront and swiftly absconded with over 180 pieces of clothing, the value of which ascends to roughly $50,000. Local 10 News reported the break-in took a mere three minutes, a rapid and disheartening hit to the boutique business.
The store's owner, Axel Rosario, received an alert and witnessed the burglary unfold live on his phone, but by the time he reached the location, the perpetrators were long gone. Caught on tape, the shop's demise brought a hollow pang to the proprietor, a sentiment echoed by Gabriel Rodriguez, an employee, who, confronted with the aftermath, found himself at a loss for words, as stated in a statement obtained by Local 10 News.
NBC 6 covered the incident as well, detailing how six individuals donning hoodies and masks broke through the glass door and swiftly filled large bins with merchandise. Left in the wake of the theft were random clothes strewn on the ground outside the store, an image that seems to capture the quick and chaotic nature of the crime.
A sense of déjà vu surrounds this incident, harkening back to similar burglaries reported earlier in the year in the areas of Kendall and Pembroke Pines. Rosario suspects a connection between the crimes. "You see the other stories that they've covered, you can tell it's the same people," Rosario told NBC 6. The implications of these events ripple beyond lost inventory; Rosario's family-owned business not only represents a dream but is the financial linchpin supporting his mother's stage-four cancer treatment.
In response to the burglary, Rosario has initiated a Gofundme campaign to recover losses and sustain his mother's medical care. The local community and potential benefactors are urged to visit the Kicked Up Miami website for the fundraising link. Meanwhile, West Miami Police are actively investigating the matter and appeal to anyone with information to come forward. "Everyone does, you're out here taking people's hard-earned money and stuff they built," Rosario expressed his hope for justice in an interview with NBC 6.
