Tacoma fishing store burglarized twice in one year
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TACOMA, Wash. -- A local fisherman is hoping police can help him reel in the crooks who have burglarized his business two times this year.
Anil Srivastava owns the Puget Sound Fly Company and can rattle off fly fishing lingo like nobody's business. His store is a must-see spot for local anglers, but lately it's been visited by brazen thieves.
The burglars got in through a vacant space next to the business and had a field day, snatching up rods, reels and cash. In all, Srivastava said they made off with $40,000 worth of cash and merchandise.
"They put some thought into it," said Tacoma police spokesman Mark Fulghum. "I think this business was targeted in this instance."
What makes it even worse is that it's the second time the business has been burglarized this year. Police are looking into leads, but Fulghum hopes tips from the community will help them wrap up the case.
"We are making some progress, but every little bit will help us bring this to a quicker conclusion," Fulghum said.
For his part, Srivastava said he's going to get a new security system.
Anil Srivastava owns the Puget Sound Fly Company and can rattle off fly fishing lingo like nobody's business. His store is a must-see spot for local anglers, but lately it's been visited by brazen thieves.
The burglars got in through a vacant space next to the business and had a field day, snatching up rods, reels and cash. In all, Srivastava said they made off with $40,000 worth of cash and merchandise.
"They put some thought into it," said Tacoma police spokesman Mark Fulghum. "I think this business was targeted in this instance."
What makes it even worse is that it's the second time the business has been burglarized this year. Police are looking into leads, but Fulghum hopes tips from the community will help them wrap up the case.
"We are making some progress, but every little bit will help us bring this to a quicker conclusion," Fulghum said.
For his part, Srivastava said he's going to get a new security system.
