Suspects crash SUV into tobacco shop in Raleigh, take items from the store: RPD

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Suspects drive SUV into storefront to burglarize it: Raleigh Police
Raleigh police said suspects reportedly broke into a tobacco shop on Sunday morning after crashing a stolen SUV into the building.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Raleigh police said suspects reportedly broke into a tobacco shop on Sunday morning after crashing a stolen SUV into the building.

The Raleigh Police Department responded to a burglary call, around 6:00 a.m., at the tobacco shop on 3200 South Wilmington Street. According to the 911 caller, a gray Kia SUV had crashed into the front of the shop.

Four masked people entered the shop and stole money and other items, according to RPD. The suspects then left the scene in a different vehicle. The SUV used in the burglary had been reported stolen 12 hours prior, police said.

Police also confirmed there was massive damage to the front of the store. But, the building was ruled structurally sound.

The incident is still under investigation and no arrests have been made, police said.