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Roof Burglar Caught On Camera Cashing-In On Stolen Scratch-Off Tickets

KENDALL (CBSMiami) – Police are searching for a thief who broke into a convenience store by entering through the roof and got away with thousands of dollars in scratch-off tickets.

The burglar entered the store, located at 9869 S.W. 88th Street, on December 7, 2013 at approximately 12 a.m. through the roof, according to the Miami-Dade Police Department.

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Once inside, police say the thief took money, various scratch-off tickets and a laptop. He got away with property totaling approximately $8,100.

The day after the break-in, the thief redeemed a scratch-off ticket that was taken during the burglary.

Surveillance video captured the image of the subject. Investigators are hoping the images will lead to an arrest.

Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477).

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