INDIANAPOLIS — A local business is out of $7,000 worth of designer frames after a "smash and grab" early Thursday morning.
IMPD responded to Dr. Tavel Family Eye Care, located near North Keystone Avenue and East 38th Street, around 3 a.m. Jan. 4.
When police arrived, they found shattered glass on the floor, according to the report. It was later determined that 17 Versace glasses were stolen. The frames were valued at $7,050.
Kent Iglehart, the general manager, said this is the latest of multiple burglaries over the last two months.
"It's just frustrating and distracting,” Iglehart said. “This is not what we want to be doing.”
According to police reports, on Nov. 24, someone stole $3,600 worth of eyeglasses. That same day, someone made off with $5,700 in frames. On the morning of Dec. 6, nearly $7,300 in designer frames were stolen before a thief stole $2,000 dollars in frames later that same day.
Despite the series of thefts, Iglehart said they have no intention of closing shop.
"We love serving the community here, but we don't want to be bothered with this. We want to be focused on what we are trying to do," Iglehart said.