Crime & Safety
Police: Restaurant Burglar Foiled
Hauppauge man allegedly broke into IHOP in Massapequa Park then Pomodorino's in Seaford.
A Hauppauge man who broke into two restaurants late Monday night and early Tuesday morning was busted after police were able to see surveillance tape, Nassau County detectives said.
Daniel Bliss, 48, allegedly broke into the at 4870 Sunrise Highway in Massapequa Park after entering through a side window at 10:45 p.m. on Monday.
He made off with an undetermined amount of cash, police said.
Find out what's happening in Hauppaugewith free, real-time updates from Patch.
But when police went to the pancake house, they were greeted by store employees who were notified by an alarm. The employees showed cops the surveillance tape.
Police were able to locate Bliss' vehicle parked outside at 3915 Merrick Road in Seaford about two hours later. The vehicle had been reported stolen in Suffolk County.
Find out what's happening in Hauppaugewith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Bliss was spotted inside the Seaford restaurant by cops who chased him after he fled on foot with more cash, police said.
The officers caught Bliss a short time later and discovered he had three forged checks in his possession.
Bliss was charged with two counts of burglary, three counts of possession of a forged instrument and unauthorized use of a vehicle. He will be arraigned at First District Court in Hempstead on Wednesday.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.