Volusia County, Florida – On Friday, a man was arrested after smashing an SUV with a hammer in the parking lot of a Publix store in Ormond-by-the-Sea.

The suspect, 37-year-old Justin Allen, was observed breaking into the SUV before striking it repeatedly with a hammer.

“When confronted by a deputy, Allen claimed he was taking revenge on his ex’s car,” authorities reported. However, the vehicle actually belonged to a Publix employee, an innocent bystander in the incident.

Allen was taken into custody and faces multiple charges, including burglary, possession of burglary tools, criminal mischief, and possession of cocaine and paraphernalia.

He posted $10,500 bond and was released later the same night.

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