A Lakeville detective coordinated a regional investigation into a series of vape shop break-ins across three states, according to authorities.

Lakeville Police Detective Robert Schiffer’s efforts successfully connected two break-ins at a Harding Street vape shop to others elsewhere in Massachusetts, as well as in Rhode Island and Connecticut.

The first break-in happened on Dec. 5, when the suspects used a stolen vehicle to force their way into the vape shop overnight. Police said thousands of dollars in merchandise and cash were taken from the shop, and the building sustained extensive damage.

The second break-in on Dec. 13 was similar and appeared to involve the same suspects, according to police.

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