Thieves strike East Hartford convenience stores

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East Hartford, Conn. (WTIC RADIO) - East Hartford police are investigating four burglaries within minutes of each other along Main Street early this morning.

According to Police Lieutenant Josh Litwin, the suspects hit the establishments around beginning around 3:00.

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Three convenience stores and a pharmacy were hit.

In each case, the doors to the stores were pried open.

Two cash drawers and cigarettes were among the items swiped.

Investigators think the same suspects were behind the break-ins.

They are described as wearing hoodies, face masks and gloves.

The suspect vehicle is described as a Hyundai Sonata with a Connecticut registration of AG-27120, which is not the plate originally assigned to the vehicle.

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