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Police search for thief after pizza restaurant burglarized

LENOIR, N.C. — Lenoir police are asking for help identifying a person who broke into a restaurant and stole money.

Employees of Village Inn Pizza on Morganton Boulevard reported March 7 that a person broke in a side window of the restaurant, causing about $500 in damage.

A security camera captured the incident and police released a photo of the thief.

Anyone with information relating to this or any other crime is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 828-758-8300 or the Lenoir Police Department at 828-757-2100.