LAUDERDALE LAKES, FLA. (WSVN) - Deputies have taken a man into custody shortly after he was allegedly caught on camera burglarizing a restaurant in Lauderdale Lakes.
Cameras rolled outside of World Famous, located in the area of West Oakland Park Boulevard and Northwest 36th Terrace overnight Monday.
A man, who authorities have identified as 34-year-old Jacobrian Bray, wore a long-sleeved T-shirt on his head and gloves on his hands as he made his way from the parking lot to the front of the popular restaurant.
He could then be seen throwing a large object to the front door to the business, which ended up triggering a silent alarm and alerting deputies to the scene.
The owner of World Famous, Chris Brown, also received an alert about what was happening.
“When I got that call I was really worried,” said Brown. “I wanted to make sure everything was all right.”
As Brown headed over to the scene, he said a friend who works for a towing company was parked across the street, saw the burglary and also called 911.
“What he did was he came and just stood out front for a while, threw a big rock through the window, smash and grab, came in and went straight into my office,” said Brown. “He kind of knew what he was going after.”
Cameras inside of Brown’s office allegedly captured Bray grabbing as much cash as possible.
He is even seen grabbing a plastic bag from the register area to put the money in.
“I work so hard. I put so many hours in this place and, you know, try and give back, and for someone to just take so easily from you it’s just… you’re just violated, really,” said Brown.
Bray could then allegedly be seen fleeing the scene on foot, but less than a minute later Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies are seen responding to the parking lot.
Deputies told Brown the suspect was taken into custody just across the street from the restaurant.
“All the cash was recovered. The guy would’ve had a nice payday, but it kind of ruined that,” said Brown.
The money has since been returned to Brown, the glass for the front door has been replaced and business is back to normal at World Famous.
Now Brown can laugh at the ordeal.
“Most important, I needed to make sure the egg rolls were good. We’re open at 9 a.m. I’m ready to serve. I’m here,” said Brown.
A judge ordered Bray to stay away from the restaurant and to have no contact with Brown.
“I’m just glad he got caught and got what’s coming to him,” said Brown.
Bray is being held behind bars on $8,500 bond.
He faces multiple charges including grand theft.
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