The Brentwood Police Department is investigating an attempted robbery that resulted in shots fired Sunday at a smoke shop in the City of Brentwood.
According to preliminary information, police responded to a report of a subject who entered the Smoke Shop just after 12:00 pm in the 6700 block of Lone Tree Way and attempted to rob the store. Details have not been released about what transpired inside, however, at least one shot was fired and the subject fled the scene in a vehicle. No injuries were reported, however, the store is temporary closed while police are investigating the incident.
Police have not released any additional information on the incident, however, it appears plenty of cameras in the shopping center picked up the incident.
Tuesday Update: ROBBERY WITH SHOTS FIRED
On Sunday around 12:00 PM, Brentwood Police Dispatch received multiple 911 calls reporting a robbery in progress and shots fired at the Vapor and Smoke Shop, located in the 6600 block of Lone Tree Way. Prior to officers’ arrival, the suspects fled the scene in a vehicle.
Through investigation, officers learned that four suspects, wearing black masks and hooded sweatshirts, entered the business carrying trash bags and began stealing merchandise. A bystander who witnessed the suspects enter the store attempted to intervene, and in response, the getaway driver fired a single round toward the business.
Fortunately, no one was struck or injured during the incident.
This case remains an active investigation. We are seeking to identify the bystander, any additional witnesses, and further information regarding the suspects involved.
Tobacco Ordinance
The incident comes after a recent City Council meeting where the Brentwood City Council tweaked its tobacco ordinance earlier this month. The item will return, again, to finalize in the coming months.
Had the council moved forward with its ordinance as proposed, it would have led to business closures, a first-come, first-serve application process, and limits of where tobacco sales could occur. This resulted in many business owners and operators coming forward sharing the harsh realities of what the proposed ordinance would do to businesses within the City of Brentwood — including Winco and Rottin Robbie gas station.
After public comment, the city council debated back and forth over a 2-hour time period to work through issues each councilmember had with the proposed and at some points getting “testy” with one another. The council ultimately tweaked its proposed ordinance by directing staff to make the following changes to the ordinance:
- Allow existing Tobacco Retailers to be eligible for a TRL, however, any existing Tobacco Retailer that is within 250 feet of a youth-oriented establishment has one year to wind down its tobacco product sales.
- Capped at 41 licenses (if a license holder drops, someone new can come in)
- Allow hookah lounges to operate in compliance with state law regarding shish and local land use regulations
- Calculate fees
- Remove distance between TRL-holders as a criteria and remove first come, first serve processing.
Due to the changes, the item will return in a couple of months as staff will be adjusting fees and have to issue another public hearing.
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