U-Haul truck crashes into SW Atlanta business in apparent break-in

U-Haul smashes into business in downtown Atlanta

A U-Haul truck smashed into a business in downtown Atlanta early Wednesday morning. It may have been an attempt at a break-in, according to Atlanta police. This is a developing story. 

ATLANTA - Atlanta police are searching for three masked individuals accused of crashing a U-Haul truck into a southwest Atlanta business before stealing merchandise early Tuesday morning.

What we know:

Officers responded around 4:53 a.m. to a reported business burglary at 131 Walker Street SW. When they arrived, they found a U-Haul truck that had been repeatedly driven into the building, causing significant structural damage.

According to preliminary investigators, three masked thieves used the truck to force their way inside the business before entering and taking multiple items. They then fled the scene in a white pickup truck.

Police said the U-Haul was left at the scene, and no one was inside the vehicle when officers arrived. No injuries were reported.

Investigators are reviewing nearby surveillance footage and working to determine the circumstances surrounding the break-in. The investigation remains ongoing.

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