In the month of April, Top Smoke Shop on Boyd Road has been robbed twice. The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about any potential suspects. According to information released by TCSO, an armed individual entered the Briararea smoke shop April 18, fired multiple times into the ceiling and walls and demanded money from an employee. The store was robbed in a similar manner April 12, just a week earlier. The sheriff’s office suspects the same individual is responsible for both crimes. Deputies believe he may live in the area as he seemingly arrived and left on foot.
This is an ongoing investigation and The Azle News is currently seeking more information on this case.
The TCSO is asking anyone with information regarding this suspect to reach out to Det. R.M. Garcia at 817884-1272 or rmgarcia@tarrantcountytx.gov. The report number for this case is 2025-04922.
