Coral Springs man caught shoplifting at Home Depot two days in a row

Coral Springs, Florida – A Hialeah man found himself in handcuffs after attempting to shoplift from the same Home Depot store two days in a row. Authorities say 48-year-old Adonis Perez Gutierrez was caught red-handed on February 12 after returning to the Coral Springs store, seemingly unfazed by his previous day’s alleged theft.

According to police, Gutierrez had already made off with more than $1,200 worth of roofing materials and tools on February 11. But instead of laying low, he returned the next day, allegedly loading up a shopping cart with high-value items, including saw blades and roofing sealant. Loss prevention staff, who had recognized him from the previous theft, kept a close eye as he tried to walk out without paying.

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His plan quickly unraveled. As soon as he was confronted by store security, Gutierrez bolted, running through the parking lot in a desperate attempt to escape. Unfortunately for him, police officers were already on-site, responding to the reported theft. A short chase ensued, but officers quickly detained him before he could get far.

Authorities later recovered $2,329 worth of stolen merchandise from the February 12 incident alone. When combined with the previous day’s theft, the total value of the allegedly stolen goods reached $3,550 in just 48 hours.

Investigators noted that Gutierrez was not working alone. Another man had accompanied him during the second shoplifting attempt, but he managed to escape in a vehicle before police could intervene. It remains unclear whether authorities have identified or apprehended the accomplice.

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Following his arrest, Gutierrez was charged with retail theft exceeding $750 within a 120-day period and obstruction of an officer without violence. He was booked into the Broward County Jail but was later released on bail, according to court records.

Retail theft remains a persistent issue for large stores like Home Depot, where loss prevention teams work closely with law enforcement to deter repeat offenders. In this case, vigilance from store employees and a swift police response ensured that a suspected serial shoplifter didn’t get away a second time.