First, a fire severely damaged a family-owned hardware store in San Francisco's Sunset District. Then, in the days that followed, thieves broke into Great Wall Hardware on three separate occasions.
First, a fire severely damaged a family-owned hardware store in San Francisco 's Sunset District.Then, in the days that followed, thieves broke into the shop on three separate occasions.The most recent happened early Tuesday morning. Albert Chow, the owner of Great Wall Hardware on Taraval Street, said his shop had been the target of arson and three burglaries in a span of less than two weeks. He said police have made arrests in Tuesday's burglary.
The sergeant discovered a burglary in progress.Chow said police told him two people had been arrested."That's just cold-blooded. This has been here for 41 years . It's part of the community and the community is part of me, so that hurt a lot," said the store owner. "I understand his ache. I understand his pain," said Schlomit Heller, a small business owner who came to offer support.Chow said community support has helped him cope.
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