Police are investigating a grand larceny from a local glasses business in the city’s West End.
The incident took place at the Bauer’s Optical (4680 King Street) in Shoppes at Summit Centre, a shopping center in the northwest corner of Alexandria.
A witness told ALXnow that three men came in and broke through the glass display in the store, stealing glasses inside before fleeing.
The larceny follows a similar smash-and-grab in Arlington last week, but Alexandria Police public information officer Marcel Bassett said it was too early to say if there was a connection between the crimes.
Police said on social media there were no injuries reported at the time.
Notification:: There is a heavy police presence in the 4600 block of King Street. This is in response to a grand larceny call for service from a business. No injuries were reported. APD is on the scene. No further details at this time. pic.twitter.com/D0sMMZWrSU
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) January 20, 2022
Alan Henney, James Cullum and Vernon Miles contributed to this story
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