HURST, Texas - The Hurst Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect involved in an attempted burglary at a Hurst firearms store earlier this month.
According to police, the attempted break-in occurred between 3:17 a.m. and 3:35 a.m. on May 12 at Oakwood Arms.
Investigators said the suspect walked back and forth in front of the business several times before using a hammer to shatter the outer storefront glass. Despite damaging the front of the store, the suspect was unable to get past the burglar bars protecting the entrance and ultimately left the scene empty-handed.
Police said the suspect fled on foot, and it is unknown whether he had a vehicle waiting nearby.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his late teens or early 20s with an average build. At the time of the incident, he was reportedly wearing:
- A black hooded sweatshirt
- Gray shorts
- Black shoes
- A maroon backpack, possibly a Fila brand
The case is being investigated under case number HPD26-01187.
Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect is encouraged to contact Detective Broome at 817-788-7170.
