Police investigate attempted break-ins at 2 Charlotte gun shops
Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the perpetrators in attempted break-ins at two Charlotte gun stores early Wednesday.
About 2 a.m., someone rammed a stolen vehicle against the door of The Gun Outlet at 5115 N. Tryon St. in an attempt to enter the store. Nothing appears to have been taken, police said.
About 3:20 a.m., someone tried unsuccessfully to break into Hyatt Guns at 3332 Wilkinson Blvd.
No one has been charged in the cases, police said. Anyone with information about the attempted break-ins is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
Joe Marusak: 704-358-5067, @jmarusak
This story was originally published March 23, 2016 at 12:30 PM with the headline "Police investigate attempted break-ins at 2 Charlotte gun shops."