Two hooded suspects tried to force their way into an occupied Fort Lauderdale home just after 6 p.m. on Oct. 19, but the window they targeted had other plans. Security footage shows one of the men, dressed in a black hooded sweatshirt and red pants, repeatedly striking the glass with a handgun before throwing his entire body at it in a desperate attempt to break through — only for the pane to hold firm.
The pane did not break. The window was a hurricane impact model, according to jingletree.com, which reported that the suspect appeared to hurt himself during the attempt. The outlet also reported that the home was occupied.
What product-testing guidance establishes
Miami-Dade County says its product-testing inquiries help manufacturers seeking approval for products used in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone. That general guidance does not establish that the window in this case was tested against firearms or is bullet-resistant, nor does the information cited here specify the impact requirements or compare them with bullet-resistance testing.
Lookout Suspect Caught Pacing on Camera
A second suspect, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and a black mask, was nearby while the other man struck the window, according to the same account. The footage shows him looking around as the attempted entry continued.
Neither suspect appears to have entered the home before the attempt ended. The New York Post also reported on the footage; the accounts cited here do not explain what prompted the pair to leave.
Police Ask Public for Help Identifying Pair
Fort Lauderdale police are urging anyone who recognizes the suspects to come forward. The report states that tips can be directed to the department or to Detective B. Ledbetter by calling 954-828-6127.
Beyond the footage and the detective’s contact information, little else about the incident has been confirmed. The suspects’ identities, whether anyone has been arrested, and the outcome of the investigation remain unknown.
