Coast Hardware burglary - 10-21-14

Knoxville Police are investigating a break-in and an attempted break-in to businesses in the downtown area Tuesday.

A front door to Coast Hardware on Marion Street was smashed and several police cars were there Tuesday morning as they were investigating the crime scene. It’s not been reported what items were taken. There were also reports of attempted break-ins at Gibson Jewelry along the Downtown Square.

Knoxville Police Chief Dan Losada says the incidents are still under investigation. Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to contact their local law enforcement office.

We will have more on this story as soon as it becomes official.