A Punta Gorda man was arrested after stealing approximately $30,000 worth of marijuana and other merchandise from a dispensary.
Tyrese Jackson, 23, is facing multiple charges after being accused of breaking into Curaleaf on Kings Highway in Port Charlotte.
On Friday, Sept. 27, around 2:45 a.m., Charlotte County deputies responded to Curaleaf for reports of a burglary. When they arrived, deputies say it was obvious someone had used a tool to pry the door open.
Detectives viewed security footage from the business which showed a black car enter the rear parking lot and park.
Jackson was seen exiting the vehicle wearing dark clothes and a mask, according to CCSO. Deputies say Jackson pried the back door open and put a piece of cardboard in the door to prevent it from closing.
According to reports, he then drove away and returned 10 minutes later before going inside. Once inside, deputies say Jackson collected merchandise and made multiple trips back and forth to his car before driving away.
Deputies say approximately $30,000 worth of marijuana and merchandise was stolen.
Upon further investigations, detectives say they were able to identify the bran of boots Jackson was wearing in security footage. Detectives say that brand is primarily sold at Walmart, which led them to the Loss Prevention center who was able to identify Jackson.
According to reports, Jackson stolen over $800 of merchandise from Walmart on Sept. 26.
On Sept. 28, deputies conducted a traffic stop on Jackson where they say they observed a large crowbar, a smaller pry bar, camouflage work gloves, a hammer and marijuana still in Curaleaf packaging.
Jackson was arrested and is facing the following charges:
- Posession of a Controlled Substance without Prescription x2
- Drug Paraphernalia – Posession or Use Of x2
- Grand Theft Property more than $750 but less than $5,000
- Burglary of an Unoccupoed Structure Unarmed
- Grand Theft more than $20,000 less than $100,000
- Grand Theft of a Controlled Substance
- Marijuana – Possess with intent to sell
A search warrant was conducted on Jackson's home where deputies say they found multiple Curaleaf items and packages, along with the shoes Jackson was seen wearing on the Curaleaf security footage.
CCSO says Jackson is being held at the Charlotte County Jail on $53,500 bond.
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