A string of burglaries have hit local Ocean Beach restaurants, and the businesses are trying to get the word out in hopes that people will be vigilant.
OB Noodle House 1502 has been hit twice within the last 3 weeks. Restaurant owners on the same block said burglars have been targeting their business too. There was another burglary at Pizzeria Luigi not too far away.
Late last week, on Thursday morning someone had broken in 1502 and used a pry bar to remove a plywood covering of broken glass, entered the building, and left with the restaurant’s surveillance system. The first break-in happened around 2:30 a.m. several weeks ago, and an employee inside escorted the suspect out after the burglar broke-in through a window, according to the manager.
San Diego police confirmed they’re also investigating another burglary incident at Pizzeria Luigi that happened on Aug. 18. The suspect broke into the lock box at Pizzeria Luigi and took keys and other items, according to police.
Pizzeria Luigi Store Supervisors Dillon Small said their break-in “was about a month ago and we have video footage. It looks like a similar person.” NBC7 reported:
Small said the burglary has taken a significant toll on their business. “We’ve had to change the way we do deliveries and that’s a whole process in and of itself,” Small said. “We had to make new keys for everyone.”
When workflow is disrupted, their bottom line is too. “You’re going to be impacted economically by people stealing from you. It’s hard when you have to take a loss like that,” Small said. Small also worries some of their personal information could have been compromised.
He hopes spreading the word will help lead to justice. “I hope they catch whoever is doing this, you know, and we keep our community safe,” Small said.
If you have any information regarding the robberies contact San Diego police.
