Boca police probe burglary at Dunkin Donuts on West Palmetto

BOCA RATON – Boca Raton police are investigating a burglary discovered just about 5 a.m. April 3 at the Dunkin Donuts at 1215 West Palmetto Park Road.

Public Information Officer Sandra Boonenberg said that when officers arrived, they met with the manager who said that when he arrived at work about 4:55 a.m., he found the front door unlocked and the cash register drawer on the floor.

An inspection of the business showed that someone had entered through a rear ventilation fan and exited through via the front door.  Video surveillance shows a male suspect inside the business behind the counter at about 4:43 a.m., and leaving through the front door at about 4:45 a.m.

The suspect, police said, is in his mid-twenties, with short dark hair, about 5’8” tall, 175 pounds, wearing a dark colored sweater and dark cargo shorts.  An unknown type SUV or van was seen leaving the property.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Ronald Mello at (561) 620-6186 or Palm Beach County Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS.