Smithfield Police are investigating three recent business break-ins. Officers have not ruled out they could be connected.
On October 12th, someone broke into Las Brasas Mexican restaurant at 1219 S. Brightleaf Boulevard. The incident was discovered at 7:41am. Someone shattered a glass entry door and stole an undisclosed amount of money from the cash register. Damage was estimated at $500.
On October 21st at 1:52am, a break-in was discovered by officers at the Biscuit Stop at 820 S. Brightleaf Boulevard. No items were taken but $200 in damage was reported.
On October 21st around 6:40am, a break-in was reported at the A T Mart at 608 Buffalo Road. A cash register and an undisclosed amount of money was stolen. Officers believe two suspects were involved in the convenience store burglary.
Anyone with information about the business break-ins is encouraged to contact the Smithfield Police Department at 919-934-2121.