Cops Hunt Pair in Five Towns Popeye's Burglary

Nassau County Police are searching for two people they believe are connected to a break-in at a Five Towns restaurant in January.

Cops released surveillance photos Tuesday of two people caught on camera in a black SUV. Police believe they are connected to an incident where someone broke into Popeye’s restaurant on Rockaway Turnpike at 6:10 a.m. on Jan. 18. The rear door of the restaurant had been pried open and an unsuccessful attempt was made at opening the restaurant safe, cops said.

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The duo in the photos is wanted for questioning, police said.

Detectives are asking anyone with information to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

Photos via Nassau County Crime Stoppers

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