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Smash-and-grab burglars target South Shore smoke shop, police say

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Thursday, March 13, 2025 6:30PM

Smash-and-grab burglars target South Shore smoke shop: CPD

The crime happened in the 2000 block of E. 71st Street at 5:43 a.m.

CHICAGO (WLS) — A South Side smoke shop was the most recent target of a smash-and-grab burglary, police said.

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The crime happened at the Hello Smokers smoke shop in the 2000-block of E. 71st Steet in the South Shore neighborhood, according to Chicago police said.

ABC7 Chicago captured as police taped the scene and began their investigation.

Police said a group of suspects broke the front glass window to gain entry.

They then fled using a vehicle that had been reported stolen.

No one is in custody at this time. CPD Area One detectives are investigating.

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