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Safe Stolen During Main Street Burglary

09-13-2006:

The Family Dollar store, located at 323 N. Main Street, Sweeny, was burglarized early Tuesday morning, September 12, 2006.  Police believe that between the hours of Midnight and 2:00 a.m., an unknown burglar smashed the glass front door of the business, made unlawful entry, and stole a safe.

Police were notified of the burglary by a passing pedestrian.  When police arrived at the store, a search of the premises revealed that the suspect had departed prior to the officer's arrival.

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The Brazoria County Sheriff's Department Crime Scene Unit was called to the location to collect forensic evidence.

Police are searching for a small safe used primarily for storing receipts, cash, and checks.  The safe measures about 20" by 20" and weighs about 20 pounds.  The safe contained approximately $2,000 in cash, checks, and receipts. 

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the police department at the numbers/links below: