See it: Bronx burglar smashes Popeyes window, climbs inside and steals safe
MOTT HAVEN, the Bronx --- The NYPD on Tuesday released shocking video of a man using a rock to break into a Popeyes restaurant in the Bronx before stealing a safe containing thousands in cash, authorities said.
According to police, it happened around 6 a.m. back on Oct. 10 at the fried chicken eatery located at 2809 Third Ave, in the Mott Haven neighborhood.
Footage shows the man using a large stone to smash in the chain restaurant's window before climbing inside.
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Once inside the restaurant, the suspect climbs through a small window in a plexiglass protective barrier along the counter, making his way to the back of the business.
Video shows the unidentified man grab a small safe and walk through the Popeyes kitchen before making his way out. Officials said he then fled the area on foot.
Police said the safe contained $2,000 in cash.
The NYPD released the video and image of the burglary in hopes the public could help identify or locate the suspect.
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