Knoxville Police are investigating an overnight break-in and several attempted break-ins to businesses in the downtown area.
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 and Six Foot Geek along the Downtown Square.
Knoxville Police Chief Dan Losada says the incidents are still under investigation. We will have more on this story as soon as it becomes official.