A burglar broke into the Birkenstock store on L.G. Smith Boulevard on Sunday, shortly before midnight, apparently hoping to get away with cash. However, his efforts proved unsuccessful when he discovered that the cash register was empty.
The suspect used a cinderblock to repeatedly smash the store’s entrance until he managed to break through. He then kicked in the glass to gain access to the premises.
His stay inside the store was brief. After finding the cash register open but containing no money, the burglar left empty-handed. His apparent frustration was evident, as he had gone to considerable lengths to break into the business only to find no money to steal.
The incident is another setback for local business owners who continue to invest in Aruba and contribute to the island’s economy, only to have their businesses targeted by vandalism and theft.
