Exclusive: $50K Hair Heist Prompts Search For Thieves In Miami
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MIAMI (CBSMiami) -- The search is on for thieves who stole thousands of dollars worth of hair extensions from a South Florida business.
Miami Police said the thieves broke in overnight on Monday. A shattered window could be seen in the store 4 U Hair Unlimited located at 2241 NW 20th Street.
"Someone broke in and got 50 thousand dollars worth of hair. Oh, I know, it's incredible. It's a great place," said stylist Vanessa Munoz.
The fact that thieves got away with $50,000 worth of hair is no surprise to Munoz., when she learned they got what's called "Remi Hair."
"It's like one of the best human brands of hair they have," said Munoz.
Whoever broke in went through a lot of work to get inside. First, they cut through a fence. They also got through three locks on the fence and a big chain.
The back window of the business was shattered, but they couldn't get through the burglar bars, instead, the owner said they went into the electrical room, cut a hole in the wall and then came through it, into the store.
The hole they crawled through was located above a refrigerator.
"I tell you it's horrible. The feeling is horrible. This morning when I walk out, it was horrible to see this happening today," said Maria Rangel from a neighboring business.
Anyone with information is urged to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471- TIPS.
