Crime & Safety

‘Blue Jean Bandits' Hit Virginia-Highland

310 Rosemont robbed twice this week

Atlanta police are looking for suspects they believe are responsible for two smash-and-grab burglaries in Virginia-Highland.

According to the police report, suspects broke into , 1038 N. Highland Ave., Monday around 3:30 a.m. and stole high-end men’s and women’s jeans and accessories.

The suspects broke into the boutique again early Tuesday morning and stole more merchandise.

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Owner Winter Hodges estimates he lost around $23,000 in merchandise.

“I’m not going to let two nights' worth of glass breaking and some denim stealing shatter my dreams to be a part of the community,” Hodges told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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Hodges opened 310 Rosemont in late 2010. He owns two other locations in Tennessee and Virginia.

Editor's Note: The original version of this article incorrectly stated the address of the boutique.

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