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AT&T Burglars Break In Through Adjacent Store

Posted at 4:57 PM, Sep 14, 2016
and last updated 2016-09-14 17:57:55-04

Police have been searching for three suspects after dozens of items were stolen from an AT&T store in Franklin.

Authorities said the burglary at the Cool Springs business was unusual. It was discovered around 8 a.m. Wednesday at the store in the 3000 block of Mallory Lane.

Three masked felons were caught on camera damaging the business, breaching doors, and breaking cameras.

Officials confirmed the suspects had initially pried open the door at the nail salon that's adjacent to the AT&T store.

They were able to make their way into the bathroom of the nail salon where tools were used to burst through the shared wall to enter the AT&T store.

Authorities said they believe the crime was the work of experienced criminals.

The suspects stole dozens of smartphones, tablets, and other items. Losses have initially been estimated in the tens of thousands of dollars.

Reports stated the burglary possibly happened sometime around 4:30 a.m.

Anyone with information has been asked to contact Franklin Police or Crime Stoppers at 615-794-4000