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Store owners concerned after brick-wielding robbers target Beacon Hill businesses

BOSTON — Authorities are investigating after numerous businesses in Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood were broken into over the weekend.

Boston police say there have been about a half dozen break-ins or attempted breaks on Charles Street in the last 48 hours.

Cell phone video from one business owner shows the front door of her store, Remy’s Creations, smashed and the inside ransacked.

Owner Remy Stressenger told Boston 25 News an iPad was taken among other valuables after a window was shattered to gain entry.

Persona Fine & Custom Jewelry was also among six businesses that were targeted by brick-wielding robbers. The storefront remains boarded up.

The robbers also got it inside Suny’s, making off with a cash register and jewelry, according to police.

Investigators noted that blood was found inside both Remy’s and Suny’s.

It is unclear if the robberies are connected and police say no arrests have been made.

The investigation remains ongoing.

No further information was immediately available.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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