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Travis County small business is recovering after burglary | FOX 7 Austin

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12 months ago

September 9, 2024

www.youtube.com – FOX 7 Austin – 2024-09-09 21:47:41

SUMMARY: In Southwest Travis County, the I Sm smashed phone repair store was targeted for burglary on August 20th. Surveillance footage captured a man examining the shop before returning two days later with tools and a companion to break in. Approximately $15,000 worth of items were stolen, but customer devices remained secure. One stolen phone was traced to a vehicle by the owner, who contacted law enforcement after locating it. Though timely police response took two hours, most stolen items were recovered later. Arrest warrants have been issued for the suspects, while the store promptly resumed operations post-incident.

A small business in Southwest Travis County is recovering after two men broke into their store and stole thousands of dollars’ worth of goods.

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