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Police are looking to identify suspects in the smoke shop burglary

Online Niel November 9, 2024

BRIDGEPORT, CT (WFSB) – Police in Bridgeport were hoping the public could help them identify suspects in a smoke shop burglary.

They said on Sept. 23 they were alerted to a fight outside the S&B Smoke Shop on Park Avenue.

“The officer’s investigation revealed that the smokehouse had just been broken into,” Bridgeport Police Capt. Kevin Gilleran said. “An employee inside the store saw a suspect shoplifting several items and chased him down the street.”

Security camera footage from the business exposed at least two more suspects, police said.

Detectives responded and handled the prosecution.

They said they canvassed the area, conducted interviews and documented their investigation.

The Bridgeport Police Department is asking for help solving the crime.

Anyone with information on the identities of the three suspects was asked to contact detectives at 203-581-5245. People can also use the Bridgeport Police Tips line at 203-576-TIPS.