Crime & Safety

Hamden Police Seek Guitar Burglars

Three men allegedly broke into Brian's Guitars on Whitney Ave. early this morning and stole several guitars worth thousands of dollars.

Hamden police are looking for three men tat allegedly broke into Brian’s Guitars on Whitney Avenue early this morning and stole several guitars that are worth thousands of dollars.

Police arrived at 3000 Whitney Ave. at about 3 a.m. Monday morning on the report of a burglar alarm, according to a press release.

Upon arriving, officers observed that the business had been forcibly entered and the front door, which was constructed of glass, was completely shattered.

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According to police, surveillance cameras show that at least three individuals participated in the burglary. One of the individuals is described as a white male with red or brown hair and wearing a mask. A second individual is described as a black male, wearing dark clothing and a mask. The third individual is described as a white male, with black or brown hair, wearing a mask.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hamden Police Department Detective Division at (203) 230-4040.

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