Broward deputies hunt for serial burglar who's hit dozens of businesses

Thief breaks in through glass doors at night, authorities say

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. ā€“ AuthoritiesĀ are searching for a serial burglar who has hit more than 30 businesses since early last month in cities across Broward County.

The Broward County Sheriff's Office released a videoĀ Tuesday of the burglar inside Sal's Restaurant & Pizzeria in Deerfield Beach,Ā in the hopeĀ that someone can identify him.

In the video, the hooded burglar can be seen rifling around theĀ kitchen area using a flashlight.

"He kind of pulled out some filing cabinets and trashed some stuff, saw there was no money,Ā and I guess left,ā€ saidĀ William Stoehs, the pizzeria's manager. "He got nothing."

Deputies said he has broken into business inĀ Dania Beach, Deerfield Beach, Oakland Park, Parkland and Pompano Beach -- usually through a glass door under the cover of darkness.Ā 

The burglar has used a Chevy Colorado and a Nissan Altima during the spree, deputies said.Ā 

"Unbelievable, unbelievable how he got through this many businesses without being caught. It's just crazy. Iā€™m shocked,"Ā Stoehs said.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact Detective Felipe Santamaria at 954-480-4285 or Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.Ā 

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