Beloved family-owned Italian restaurant burglarized in Placerville
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Key Points:
- A family-run Italian restaurant, The Place in Placerville, was burglarized early Friday morning, with thieves breaking in using crowbars and stealing approximately $1,400 from cash registers.
- Surveillance footage captured two suspects arriving by car, forcibly entering the restaurant, and quickly fleeing with the stolen cash.
- Owner Michael McDermott emphasized the emotional toll on his family and staff, noting the burglary affects more than just the financial loss.
- Staff members expressed shock and concern, highlighting the impact on team morale and the need for unity to feel safe again.
- This marks the third break-in at the restaurant in the past decade, with local authorities investigating and the owner hoping the community will help identify the suspects.
