Island Boys’ Alex Venegas arrested after Walgreens shoplifting spree VIDEO
Island Boys rapper Alex Venegas was arrested last week in Florida after he failed to appear for a court hearing stemming from an alleged shoplifting incident in March.
According to the probable cause affidavit, Alex (aka Flyysoulja) was at a Walgreens in Hallandale Beach, Florida when he was observed on surveillance video stuffing items down the front of his pants.
“The defendant walked past all points of sale and made no attempt to pay for the concealed items and exits the store and is observed fleeing the area in a 2021 black BMW,” reveals the affidavit.
The Walgreens manager “watched the surveillance footage and matched up the items the defendant appeared to conceal with open spaces on the sales shelves and determined the stolen items to be:”
1) Aquaphor ointment, $8.49
2) Aveeno eczema therapy cream, $25.99
3) Gilette Sensor 2 pivoting head disposable razor, $14.99
4) Vaseline petroleum jelly, $7.99
5) Aveeno Tone & Texture Renewing Lotion, $17.99
The total value of the items allegedly taken by Alex was $75.45.
The manager revealed to police that he knew who Alex was. From the affidavit:
The witness recognized the defendant from his social media persona and referred to him as one of the twin brothers from the hip hop group “The Island Boys.” He mentioned he had a cross tattoo in the middle of his forehead and advised he would be able to recognize him if he saw him again. On April 1, 2026, the witness positively identified the defendant from a 6 photo, photo array (6 pack line up), and advised the store wished to pursue charges.
Alex Venegas was charged with misdemeanor petit theft and his arraignment was scheduled for September 1.
Alex failed to appear for his arraignment and a warrant was issued for his arrest. However, Alex argued that he was never properly served with a summons and the judge quashed the warrant. A new arraignment was scheduled for October 21.
Alex failed to appear again, and another warrant was issued for his arrest. Hallandale Police caught up with Alex on November 2 and he was arrested.
25-year-old Alex later posted a $500 bond and was released. His arraignment is currently scheduled for January 19, 2027.
Below is security camera footage of Alex Venegas allegedly shoplifting from Walgreens, as well as police body cam footage of his arrest on November 2:
Alex’s arrest was on the heels of being released from a hospital after he reportedly experienced drug-induced psychosis. “Flyysoulja tells TMZ … doctors clarified his diagnosis after his hospitalization, explaining he suffered a psychotic episode brought on by drug use and sleep deprivation. He says no Narcan was administered during the medical emergency.”
The report clarified an earlier TMZ article on November 2 reporting Alex was hospitalized due to an overdose.
As we previously reported … Flyysoulja was rushed to a Miami trauma unit on October 29 after using a combination of cocaine, benzodiazepines, and Percocet. He initially told TMZ he suffered an overdose while celebrating the purchase of a new condo and car. He was also placed under Florida’s Baker Act before being released Monday.
Monday was November 2, which was the day Alex was arrested.
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