Evelyn HolmesSmash-and-grab burglars have targeted Gold Coast Market on the Near North Side the second time in two weeks, causing $6K in damage with a sledgehammer"What is the city doing? We can't afford to keep accumulating these losses and we pay all this money on taxes and nothing is being done," said frustrated Hani Falisine-Hurah, owner of Gold Coast Market.
Just a few weeks ago, on July 11, the owner said possibly the same robbery crew was ale to rip off a significant amount of the business's liquor inventory. The owners said they covered the loss out of pocket for fear they'd be dropped by their insurance company if they made a claim."We increased the quality of our cameras. we added sirens to the store so there's a loud noise when someone tries to break in. we're doing our part.
"The business is already struggling and these robberies are like crazy," said Majie Muhammad, owner of Mr. Vape and Smoke Shop.