Video shows thieves using car and chain to break into San Jose liquor store

Sunday, March 16, 2025
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- A car and chain were used to break into a liquor store in San Jose Sunday morning, and police say it may not be the only incident.

The break-in took place at New Aborn Liquors at about 4 a.m.

Surveillance footage shows a group of suspects attaching a metal chain to a car and then to the store's front door. When they drive forward, the glass door gets pulled with it, and the suspects run inside.

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The owners say they were able to steal a lot of high-end liquor.



So far, there have been no arrests, but police said there were other stores hit that morning.

The investigation is ongoing.

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