Man Breaks Into Mini Cooper Dealership Using Propane Tank: Police

BUFORD, GA – The Gwinnett County Police Department Criminal Investigations Section needs the public’s help in identifying the man responsible for a recent burglary.

On Friday, Jan. 18, at around 10 p.m., a man broke a glass door to the Mini Cooper Dealership at 3751 Buford Drive in Buford, using a propane tank, according to police. After he goes inside, he is seen on surveillance looking through the employee area. Though he ultimately left with nothing, he still caused significant damage to the business, police said.

The man appears to have a bald head and wears all black. A crowbar is seen under his clothing. He was seen leaving the area in a silver 4-door passenger car, possibly a Mercedes, police reported.

If anyone has any information to share in this case, contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Case Number: 19-005705

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Photos courtesy Gwinnett County Police Department