Normal, IL – Two masked individuals were captured on surveillance video burglarizing a Normal smoke shop in the early hours of July 30, causing significant property damage and prompting a police investigation.
According to the Normal Police Department, the break-in occurred at Indy Smoke Time, located at 112 North Street. Authorities said the suspects forcibly entered the business, ransacked the store, and stole an undisclosed amount of merchandise. Surveillance images show the suspects wearing hooded clothing while moving quickly through the premises during the burglary.
Police released multiple images Monday as part of a “Manhunt Monday” appeal to the public, asking for help identifying the individuals involved. The department stated that anyone with information should contact Detective M. Wilson at mwilson@normalil.gov.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted via the Tip411 service by texting “NORMALPD” followed by the tip to 847411, or by using the Normal PD app available on Apple and Google Play stores.
Authorities say public cooperation may be key in identifying and locating the individuals responsible for the incident.
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