Burglar Breaks Into Riverside Restaurant, Steals Empty Safe and Gift Cards

Riverside Restaurant Burglary

• 🎯 A family-owned Mexican restaurant in Riverside was targeted by a burglar early Friday morning.
• 💡 Surveillance video shows the suspect using a crowbar to force entry into the establishment.

Failed Cash Register Attempt

• 💰 The burglar was first seen heading for the cash register, but found it was already empty.
• ⚠️ Despite the empty register, the suspect proceeded to pry it open with the crowbar, causing further damage.

Theft of Empty Safe and Gift Cards

• 🏋️ The suspect spent approximately 15 minutes inside the restaurant, eventually locating and dragging away a heavy safe.
• 🎁 The stolen safe, which was reportedly empty, also contained gift cards intended for employees.
• 😕 The restaurant owners expressed disbelief at the effort expended for such minimal and disappointing gains.

Investigation and Hope for Arrest

• 📹 The business owners are hoping the surveillance footage will help police identify and arrest the suspect.
• 🗣️ They believe the suspect may have targeted other businesses in the area as well.