Thief caught on camera by South Fulton restaurant

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Restaurant break-in caught on camera

Bella restaurant in South Fulton caught a thief on camera who stole its cash registers.

A restaurant in South Fulton was hit by a thief early Thursday morning.

Police say the burglar threw a brick through the front door at 4:30 a.m. on Thursday.

What we know:

The break-in happened at Bella, located off Butner Road. The restaurant posted surveillance video of the incident on its social media pages.

According to the restaurant, the thief got away with both registers.

Police say the suspect also tried to break-in Stanley’s Cigar Lounge in the same plaza, but was unsuccessful. Ironically, a South Fulton day police precinct is in the same plaza. 

What we don't know:

Police say they do not know if someone familiar with the popular restaurant is behind the burglary.

Police say they have no idea who is behind the heist.

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Restaurant burglary caught on camera

South Fulton Police are on the lookout for a burglar who broke in and stole two cash registers out of a popular, upscale restaurant. Bella's on Butner Road is an intimate fine dining bistro.

What they're saying:

"It is a safe community, safe neighborhood. I never thought anyone would break into Bella‘s," a repeat customer told FOX 5 on Friday afternoon.

"For people to take, instead of trying to find a way on how they can work themselves, it’s just hard. People have also worked really hard to start their own businesses or get their own company," a customer told FOX 5.

What's next:

South Fulton Police are hopeful the surveillance video will jog someone’s memory, and the public will generate a lead in the burglary. 

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