St Pete smokehouse damaged in hit-and-run accident; driver wanted

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) – Police said a driver drove a vehicle into a St. Pete smokehouse on Friday morning and fled the scene.

According to police, the unidentified driver crashed into the front wall of the Smoke Shop Rise and Grind, 8230 4th Street North, around 9:30 a.m., leaving minor damage to the exterior and interior walls.

Police said the driver fled the scene of the accident. The company was evacuated and the vehicle towed from the building.

No injuries were reported.

Police did not provide a description of the vehicle but said the investigation is ongoing.