Overview
- Investigators say thieves cut a square hole through Treasure Coast Mall’s concrete roof to drop into a Champs storage area during the early hours of Tuesday.
- The haul is estimated at roughly 400–500 pairs of Nike and New Balance worth $40,000–$50,000, with roof repairs expected to cost about $10,000.
- Deputies report the merchandise was bagged, tossed from the roof, and loaded into a getaway vehicle, with about 100 pairs left behind.
- Sheriff John Budensiek described the crew as organized, likely traveling criminals who used electric tools, and said there is no initial indication of an inside job.
- The Criminal Investigations Division released scene photos and video and asks anyone with information from midnight to 8 a.m. Tuesday to call 772-220-7060 or 1-800-273-TIPS, as no suspects or arrests have been announced.