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Police investigate burglary after car smashes into Newport News gun shop

Posted at 4:15 PM, Sep 20, 2016
and last updated 2016-09-20 16:24:11-04

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – A car crashed into the Virginia Gun and Sports Supply building Tuesday morning.

Dispatch received a call at 4:34 a.m. after the car hit the building.  When police arrived, the driver was not at the scene.

According to police, detectives are now investigating the case as a burglary. However, it does not appear that any guns or other items were taken from the store.

Detectives have spoken to the owner of the gun shop and the owner of the car, a 2015 Chrysler 200.

No one has been arrested or charged in connection with the case.

Anyone with information is asked to call Newport News Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.