Tuscaloosa Police Investigating String Of Business Burglaries

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Tuscaloosa Police Department is investigating a string of business burglaries this week involving shattered windows and rocks used to force entry.

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TPD says officers first responded to a burglary alarm Wednesday at Ciber Tienda La Chiquita, located at 625 Hargrove Road East.

Responding officers reportedly found the front door’s glass shattered and a rock inside the store, with the break-in suspected to have occurred between 11 p.m. Tuesday and 3:30 a.m. Wednesday.

The store’s owners had not yet completed an inventory to identify missing items.

TPD then said King’s Kitchen was also hit during that same overnight time period, with police finding a rear window shattered and a rock found inside the restaurant.

At 3:45 a.m. Wednesday morning, TPD officers also responded to another burglary alarm at Oasis, where they found forced entry through the front glass door.

Unlike the other locations hit, a cash register containing money was reported stolen.

Investigators believe the incidents may be connected because of the timing and similar method of entry.

Those with information are asked to contact Tuscaloosa Police at (205) 349-2121 or CrimeStoppers at (205) 752-7867.

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