The incident occurred at about 4:48 a.m. in the 7600-block of South Jeffery Boulevard.
Video shows the damage caused by a black SUV that crashed into the gas station. Police said the suspects fled in a second vehicle.
The owner said was working inside when thieves came in. He said this is the third or fourth attempted break in.
Area Two detectives are investigating.
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