Suspects get away with only $20 in quarters after burglarizing Gwinnett businesses, police say

LILBURN, Ga. — Police are searching for those responsible for breaking into Gwinnett County businesses and only getting away with $20 in quarters.

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Just before 3 a.m. on Aug. 8, Gwinnett County officers were called to the Shoppes at Lake Lucerne plaza on Stone Mountain Highway in incorporated Lilburn in regard to a business alarm going off.

When officers arrived, they saw that the front glass for two of the businesses, Nazret Food Mart and Gutbusters Breakfast, had been shattered.

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Police said after further investigation, it appeared that the suspects tried to break into a third business but failed.

Gwinnett County officials said the suspects stole $20 in quarters from one of the businesses before driving away in a white Hyundai Elantra with no tag.

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Anyone with information is urged to contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300. Tipsters can remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477 or online.

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