Four suspects nabbed after smoke shop and pawn shop break ins

3OCEAN VIEW, DE – It was just after 1 a.m. when four masked suspects forced their way into Marley’s Smoke Shop on Atlantic Avenue, ransacking the business and taking cash and merchandise before fleeing in stolen vehicles.

The July 24 break-in was followed two hours later by an attempted burglary at Harrington Pawn on South Dupont Highway. Investigators say the same four suspects — all wearing gloves and disguises — tried to break in but failed. One was reportedly carrying an AR-style rifle during both incidents.

Detectives linked the crimes to a stolen Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage, both taken from Millsboro. The Tucson was recovered in Ocean City, Maryland later that day, and the Sportage was found the next day in Dagsboro, destroyed by fire.

Police identified the suspects as Tram