Metro PCS employee shoots at thieves who stole cellphones, police say

No injuries reported

MIRAMAR, Fla. – A Metro PCS employee shot at thieves Wednesday afternoon who were stealing cellphones at a store in Miramar, authorities said.

The incident was reported at a Metro PCS at 6800 Miramar Parkway.

Police said the employee followed the crooks outside and attempted to shoot out the tires of their vehicle, but missed.

Police said no people or property were hit.

Authorities are still searching for the thieves.

Anyone with information about the theft is asked to call Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.


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