Burglary Suspect Tied To 2 Canton Restaurant Break-Ins: Police

CANTON, GA -- The man accused of breaking into a Mexican restaurant in the Macedonia community is also behind two burglaries in its jurisdiction, according to the Canton Police Department.

The agency is appealing to the public to help them identify the man seen on surveillance footage around 1:40 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 at Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant at 8012 Cumming Highway.

That incident is under investigation by detectives with the Cherokee Sheriff's Office.

Following that alleged incident, the suspect is accused of breaking into La Parrilla at 1810 Cumming Highway and making forced entry into Buffalo's Cafe at 1625 Ball Ground Highway, Canton police say.

According to the agency, the man used a large crowbar to break into the establishments. All of the burglaries are believed to be connected and to have occurred within a 30-minute period.

The suspect was also seen on camera driving a small red pickup truck.

Anyone with information with the incidents in the city of Canton is asked to contact Detective Dennis Hansen at 770-720-4883 or dennis.hansen@canton-georgia.com.

Those with information related to the Las Palmas burglary should reach out sheriff's office Investigator Jeff Donley at (770) 928-0239.

Images via Canton Police Department