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Thieves smash through walls in Independence business break-ins
Original: Thieves smash holes through cinderblock walls in string of Independence business break-ins
A series of break-ins has hit businesses in Independence, Missouri, with thieves smashing holes through cinderblock walls to get inside. Police are investigating the string of burglaries, and local business owners are left repairing structural damage on top of stolen goods. The unusual method has drawn attention across the Kansas City area.
Why now: The destructive wall-smashing method and repeated targeting of local businesses have raised concern in the community.
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