Caught on camera: Smash and grabs have Denver business owners concerned about safety

DENVER (KDVR) — A Denver liquor store in the Sunnyside community has become the latest target of a bold smash-and-grab.

The burglary happened in the early morning hours in the 2700 block of West 38th Street and it was all captured on surveillance video. Police are now hoping to catch the suspects, who appear to be teens, while neighboring businesses are sharing their concerns.

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The owner of the latest smash and grab did not want to speak on camera out of fear of retaliation, but nearby business owners told FOX31, they experienced a similar fate.

For Ram, owner of Federal Cut Rate Liquors, running his small business at the intersection of 37th and Federal is his livelihood.

“Been here almost 10 years,” he said.

That’s why it was hard for him to watch as crews worked to repair the damage near 38th and Clay from the latest smash-and-grab at a liquor store less than half a mile from his store…

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