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Mableton deli break in yields stolen cash bags
Police are searching for a man who smashed his way into a local deli and stole cash bags and payroll checks.
MABLETON, Ga. - A burglar smashed into Reid's Deli in Mableton around 1:30 a.m. Monday, stealing cash bags and payroll checks from the 60-year-old business in under two minutes, according to the manager.
Reid's Deli burglary investigation
What we know:
A thief smashed through the front glass door of Reid's Deli near Mableton around 1:30 a.m. Monday, according to manager Cissy Collins. The suspect kicked open an office door inside and stole payroll checks, a checkbook and three cash bags in roughly a minute and a half.
The suspect did not exit through the shattered front door. Instead, Collins said the intruder took time to remove metal bars from the backdoor, opened the back gate, and ran down the road.
Mom-and-pop deli impact
Why you should care:
Reid's Deli has operated in the community for 60 years and employs just 10 people, including the owners. Collins noted that most of the workers are single parents who are simply trying to make a living.
The business frequently hosts fundraisers for breast cancer and back-to-school drives. Regular customer Marleigh Jackson said taking from the deli hurts the entire community because the owners constantly help others in need.
Mableton suspect search
What we don't know:
Police have not publicly identified the suspect involved in the early morning break-in. Officials have not confirmed the total dollar amount lost from the stolen cash bags and payroll checks.
Investigators are reviewing surveillance video captured inside Reid's Deli. Nearby businesses also have security cameras, and locals hope the footage leads to a swift arrest.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from FOX 5 reporter Denise Dillon, who reported live from the scene in Mableton, as well as interviews with Reid's Deli manager Cissy Collins and customer Marleigh Jackson.