Crime & Safety
Police Looking for Suspects in North Hills Smash and Grab
Employees estimate equipment worth approximately $72,000 was stolen from the Verizon store at McCandless Crossing.
This article was written and reported by Editor Richard Cook
McCandless Police continue to search for at least two suspects who made off with 130 cell phones and other devices from the Verizon Wireless store in McCandless Crossing early Saturday morning.
McCandless Police continue to search for at least two suspects who made off with 130 cell phones and other devices from the Verizon Wireless store in McCandless Crossing early Saturday morning.
"They came through the front glass door with a crowbar," said Verizon employee Alexander Morse. "They grabbed every phone in sight and went out the back door. Thanks to the security alarms, the police were here within five minutes, but the burglars were already gone. It was that quick."
Despite the theft and mess, the store was open Saturday.
"We're still finding small pieces of glass everywhere," said Morse. "But we're up and running."
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