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Bridgeport smoke shop burglarized; police seek public’s help identifying suspects

The burglary occurred on Sept. 23 at S&B Smoke Shop on Park Avenue. Police are looking for the public’s help identifying three suspects caught on camera.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The Bridgeport Police Department is asking the public for help identifying the three suspects who burglarized the S&B Smoke Shop at 1224 Park Avenue on Sept. 23.

Around 12:40 a.m. on Sept. 23, Bridgeport police were on proactive patrol around Park Avenue and Wood Avenue when they were alerted to an altercation occurring in front of S&B Smoke Shop.

Bridgeport police say the officers discovered that the business had just been burglarized. When an employee inside the shop observed a suspect stealing several items, they chased him into the street.

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Security camera footage from the smoke shop revealed two additional suspects, according to Bridgeport police. The three suspects, pictured on security camera footage, can be seen below. 

The police department’s Detective Bureau’s Robbery/Burglary Squad responded and took over the criminal investigation. Bridgeport police say detectives canvased the area, conducted interviews and are documenting their investigation.

“The Bridgeport Police Department is asking for your help solving this crime,” Bridgeport Police Capt. Kevin Gilleran said.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspects can contact the case officer, Det. Kenny McKenna, at 203-581-5245. The Bridgeport Police Tips Line can also be reached at 203-576-TIPS.

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Dalton Zbierski is a digital content producer and writer at FOX61 News. He can be reached at dzbierski@FOX61.com

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