Dallas Burglar Arrested After Getting Stuck in Store

Repeat offender trapped himself while trying to rob a store he had previously targeted.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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A 32-year-old Dallas man was arrested on Tuesday after getting stuck inside a local store he was attempting to rob. This was the second time the suspect had targeted the same store, having successfully robbed it a few weeks earlier.

Why it matters

Repeat burglaries and property crimes are an ongoing challenge for many urban areas, with offenders often released on bail and continuing to target the same businesses. This incident highlights the need for stronger measures to address recidivism and protect small businesses from serial criminal activity.

The details

According to police, the suspect, Damon Wilkins, broke into the store around 3 a.m. on Tuesday morning. However, he became trapped inside after getting stuck trying to exit through a window. Employees arriving for their morning shift discovered Wilkins and called the authorities. Wilkins had previously robbed the same store just a few weeks prior, making off with several hundred dollars in cash.

  • The incident occurred around 3 a.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.
  • Wilkins had previously robbed the same store a few weeks prior to this latest incident.

The players

Damon Wilkins

A 32-year-old Dallas man who was arrested for burglarizing the same store twice.

FOX 4

The local news station that reported on this story.

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What they’re saying

“Repeat offenders like this continue to be a major problem, and we need to find ways to keep them off the streets and protect local businesses.”

— Shaun Rabb, FOX 4 Reporter (fox4news.com)

What’s next

The suspect, Damon Wilkins, will be arraigned on burglary charges later this week.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the challenges small businesses face from repeat criminal activity, and the need for the justice system to find more effective ways to address recidivism and protect local communities.