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Cow-costumed thief and accomplice rob Tennessee vape shop in midnight heist

Police released images showing a man in a cow onesie and a masked partner breaking into a Smyrna smoke shop and stealing several vape products.

Smyrna police captured footage of a burglary in which a man wearing a cow onesie attempted to open the door of a local vape shop at roughly 2 a.m. on August 9, accompanied by a masked associate in a plain black outfit. Ten days after the initial attempt, the costumed suspect reappeared with two more participants, breaking into the same smoke shop around 1 a.m. and absconding with several vape products. Authorities confirmed that the three individuals successfully removed the merchandise before escaping.

The Smyrna Police Department reported that the suspects have not yet been apprehended. No injuries were reported during the incidents. The case highlights an unusual disguise used in a petty theft.

Why it matters

The incident shows how unconventional disguises can be used in petty crimes, prompting local retailers to reassess security.

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