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Thieves Smash Display Case With Hammers, Steal Diamonds From Vernon Hills Jewelry Store
Police say three men used hammers to smash a display case full of diamonds, stole the gems and then drove off in a gray minivan Friday.
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Police say three men used hammers to smash a display case full of diamonds, stole the gems and then drove off in a gray minivan Friday.
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