PITTSBURGH — Police are investigating a burglary that was reported early Wednesday morning in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood.
Authorities were alerted to the burglary on Forbes Avenue shortly before 3 a.m.
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Channel 11 was first on the scene as police combed through the Chocolate Moose, a chocolate shop in the heart of the business district.
Investigators are trying to figure out how someone got inside the building.
A couple of interior doors were kicked in. Investigators dusted them looking for fingerprints.
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The owner said an attempt was made to break into the store's safe and cash register, but fortunately it was unsuccessful.
Shoppers said a burglary is unusual for the area.
“It's been always a safe neighborhood, Squirrel Hill, so just want to make sure it stays safe," shopper Olga Shashko said.
Police said no arrests have been made.
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