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Suspect with sledgehammer, crowbar accused of breaking into cell phone store through hole in wall

Cricket Wireless B&E Suspect (Miamisburg Police Department)

MIAMISBURG — Police are looking for a suspect who recently broke into a Miamisburg cell phone store.

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An unknown suspect broke into the front door of People’s First Staffing on N. Springboro Pike around 11:40 p.m. on Dec. 1.

Miamisburg Police said the suspect removed the alarm system from the wall before breaching an interior wall to access the Cricket Wireless store next door.

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The suspect was seen on surveillance video in a black hooded sweatshirt or jacket, dark pants, white gloves, and a white face covering.

They were also seen carrying a sledgehammer and crowbar while crawling through a hole made in the wall, police said.

There were shoe impressions left at the scene. They indicate the suspect was wearing Nike Air Force 1 shoes.

Anyone with information about the break-in or the suspect’s identity is asked to contact Detective Sgt. J.S. Muncy at (937) 847-6612.

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