FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Police have released surveillance footage of two fast-food restaurant burglaries believed to be connected in an effort to track down the subjects seen on camera.
According to Fort Lauderdale Police, the first burglary occurred at a Popeye’s, located at 1355 West Sunrise Blvd., at approximately 5 a.m. on July 19.
The second burglary happened at a Subway, located at 201 East Sunrise Blvd., at approximately 12:28 a.m. on July 21.
Investigators said a large object was used during both burglaries to shatter the front doors of both businesses.
“The suspects were using a rock or brick or some type of blunt object to shatter the businesses’ front door area to gain entry into the business,” said Fort Lauderdale Police investigator Ali Adamson.
Once the front door glass at Popeye’s was broken, one of the men made his way inside to grab whatever he could before running out.
According to police, they believe the break-in at Subway was done by the same subjects.
“The suspects are two same Black males wearing jogger style pants, gloves, and they wore shirts covering their faces,” Adamson said. “One of the suspects was wearing Nike sandals, the same sandals in both incidences.”
Police also believe that they’re suspects in at least a dozen other burglaries.
“At this time, we’re asking for the community’s help in identifying these suspects. We understand that businesses are already suffering tremendously as a result of COVID-19 and the coronavirus. We’re hoping someone in the community can help bring justice and help us solve these crimes and help these businesses that are already suffering,” Adamson said.
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