City Councilman's Business Burglarized

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- City Councilman Johnny Gaffney knows a little bit more about crime after becoming a victim over the weekend.

The councilman's business property located on Restlawn Drive was burglarized, with Gaffney estimating the loss at $60,000.

"It makes you want to cry, yes. I had to shake my head," said Gaffney, standing outside the vacant business building that housed a beauty salon.

Police reports detail the losses that included two pool tables valued at $15,000 with several air conditioners also damaged and stripped of copper.

Inside the beauty salon, salon chairs were taken along with a washer and dryer. Two televisions are also missing and vending machines valued at $12,000 were damaged.

If you have any information about the burglary you can call First Coast Crime Stopper at 1-866-845-TIPS. You will remain anonymous and could receive a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest.

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