The burglar got into the Pasadena dispensary on Shaver Street by breaking into an adjoining hair salon, then through its shared interior wall, and another wall.
PASADENA, Texas — The Grade A Dropouts cannabis dispensary is back in business with a little less green after the owner says a masked man broke in early on Friday, September 5. He got away with a safe full of money and left a big mess behind.
The burglar gained access to the dispensary on Shaver Street in Pasadena by breaking into an adjoining hair salon, then through its shared interior wall, and another wall leading from the dispensary’s bathroom to another room.
The suspect is seen going through drawers before getting away with the safe.
While an alarm may not have tripped initially, officers responded soon after one did go off.
“When they arrived on scene, the front door was ajar and there was an audible alarm,” Pasadena Police Officer Darby Slack told KHOU 11. “They cleared the business. The suspect was no longer on scene.”
Slack told us the store owner reported that a safe was the only thing missing.
“After further discussion with us, though, he advised that he did not wish to pursue charges,” Slack said. “So, at this time, the case has been cleared on our end.”
Slack said there are exceptions regarding investigations for crimes like family violence cases, but not a burglary case like this.
“So, if we don’t have a willing victim who’s wanting to pursue charges, there’s not anything that we can do in regard to a criminal investigation against anybody,” Slack explained.
The dispensary’s owner, who declined an interview, confirmed his wish not to press charges in an email.
“Instead, we are asking the suspect to take responsibility and pay for the damages caused to our business,” he wrote. “We believe accountability can bring closure, and we hope the suspect does the right thing by making amends.”
The adjoining hair salon owner was left to repair her own damages and said she filed her own police report.
Police said they have responded to other break-ins at vape and smoke shops, but don’t believe it’s the same suspect because of the way this burglary appears to have gone down.
Grade A Dropouts dispensary’s full statement:
“We regret to report that our dispensary, Grade A Dropouts, located at 1502 Shaver St, Suite 135, Pasadena, Texas, was burglarized in the early morning hours of Friday, September 5, 2025, between approximately 5:20 a.m. and 5:45 a.m.
The suspect gained access by breaking into a neighboring business and then forcing entry through the shared wall, ultimately entering our dispensary. Once inside, the individual stole a secured safe containing an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing the scene. The suspect concealed their identity by wearing a mask.
Security footage documenting the break-in and suspect has been turned over to law enforcement, and an active investigation is underway. While we have cooperated with authorities, our intention is not to press criminal charges. Instead, we are asking the suspect to take responsibility and pay for the damages caused to our business. We believe accountability can bring closure, and we hope the suspect does the right thing by making amends.
Our focus remains on healing from this incident and continuing to serve the community with safety, quality, and care. We are grateful for the support we’ve received and encourage anyone with knowledge of the suspect to come forward.”