VIDEO: Family Dollar burglar smashes glass door, steals cigarettes, glasses

ATLANTA — Police have launched an investigation after a suspect was caught on camera smashing his way inside a southwest Atlanta Family Dollar.

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Atlanta police said the burglary occurred just after 2 a.m. on Sept. 6 at the Family Dollar on Cascade Road.

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The suspect is caught on camera breaking the front glass and walking inside the store.

According to APD, the suspect stole 16 packs of cigarettes and a pair of sunglasses.

The suspect is described as wearing a camouflage covering, a pair of black and white Adidas pants, and a pair of light-colored Yeezy slides.

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