OPD: Pulse nightclub broken into overnight

Orlando Police return to the Pulse nightclub on So. Orange Avenue, one day after turning over the business to its owners, because of a break-in.

Orlando Police Department Case Narrative: On 7-14-16, at approximately 0930 hours, I, MPO J. Ostrom (8021),responded to 1912 S. Orange Ave (Pulse Night Club), in reference to an over with commercial burglary. Upon my arrival, I made contact with Rosario and Barbara Poma,business owners/complaints. Rosario and Barbara stated that they wereat the business until approximately 1400 hours on 7-13-16. When they left the property, it was secured.

The exterior building doors were locked. Most of them were covered with plywood. The exterior chainlink vehicle gate was chained and locked. At approximately 2115 hours, Rosario and Barbara drove by thebusiness. The exterior fencing, including the vehicle gate appeared to be locked and undisturbed.

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WDBO's Joe Ruble is reporting that the entryway was pried open, and someone entered the club.

He says the owners are not sure if anything was taken, but sources tell us the place was vandalized.

On Wednesday, OPD turned the club back over to the nightclub owners after more than a month of investigation and constant guarding of the premises.

With the release of the crime scene, Orlando Police stated that they are not responsible for securing the site.

Early Sunday, June 12, 2016, a gunman walked into the club on South Orange Avenue and repeatedly opened fire, killing 49 people and injuring 53 others, in the worst mass shooting in recent U.S. history.

People visiting the site today said they are very sad to hear of the break-in, and don't understand why anyone would do this.