Cops: Thieves take big TV, drop it, steal another

[April 28, 2010]  MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) -- Burglars who stole a big-screen television from a Medford store dropped it on the sidewalk and went back for a smaller one before disappearing into the night.

The Mail Tribune newspaper reported that the thieves broke the store window with a wrench and took a 52-inch LCD TV. After dropping it outside, they went back in for a smaller 47-inch TV.

Medford police Lt. Bob Hansen said officers arrived to find the smashed TV.

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Information from: Mail Tribune, http://www.mailtribune.com/

[Associated Press]

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