18-year-old Lanayvion Cortez Thompkins and his minor friend were seen running away from A2Z Smokeshop on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard early June 19th. Witnesses alerted the authorities and advised them that two black males were running from the establishment’s front glass door, which was smashed. When officers arrived, they were informed that the two males ran towards the neighborhood behind the location. Shortly after, officers found an individual, later identified as Thompkins, dropping what appeared to be vape products from a window at a residence. Officers approached Thompkins and his friend, recovered the vape products, and interviewed Thompkins. During the interview, Thompkins admitted to kicking in the glass of the front door and stealing five vapes from an unlocked case inside the store. Thompkins was taken into custody for contributing to the delinquency of a minor and burglary.
