NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is investigating a burglary that took place at Coppola’s restaurant, located at 378 Third Avenue. The incident occurred on Tuesday, December 26, around 5:00 am.
An unidentified individual forcibly entered the restaurant by breaking the front door. The burglar removed property valued at approximately $180 before fleeing northbound on Third Avenue using a Citi Bike. No injuries were reported following this event.
The suspect is described as a male with a dark complexion and a salt and pepper goatee, estimated to be between 45 to 65 years old, last seen wearing glasses.
Images of the suspect are available at DCPI.
The NYPD asks anyone with information to call the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), 1-888-57-PISTA (74782) for Spanish, or submit tips online at the CrimeStoppers website or on Twitter @NYPDTips.