Bald Eagle Township, PA — Pennsylvania State Police at Lamar were dispatched to a reported burglary at Rey Azteca restaurant on 12/12/25 at 5:30AM

According to PSP Lamar, investigation determined that an unknown actor gained entry into the business through a side door on the east side of the building. The door was reportedly pried open using what investigators believe to be a crowbar-style tool.

Once inside, the actor obtained approximately $2,000 in cash that was stored inside bank envelopes on a shelf at the host stand located in the main lobby of the restaurant. Surveillance footage reportedly shows the actor placing the envelopes down the front of his pants.

Video surveillance also captured the actor using the same prying tool to force open a cash drawer, which contained an additional $280 in cash. During the incident, the cash register was damaged and rendered inoperable. The damaged register was valued at approximately $195.

After obtaining the cash, the actor exited the building and fled the area in an unknown direction.

Surveillance footage from inside the restaurant shows the suspect wearing jeans, a collared coat, and a hooded sweatshirt underneath. The actor appeared to have his face covered with an unknown cloth material, with the hood drawn tight and tied off, preventing clear facial identification.

The incident remains under investigation by Pennsylvania State Police – Lamar. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact PSP Lamar.

Information provided by Pennsylvania State Police Lamar.