MELBOURNE, Fla. — Melbourne Police are looking for the people they say used a sledgehammer to break into a small restaurant and swipe the safe.

  • People stole safe from Southern Sisters Cafe
  • Police said they used a sledgehammer to break in
  • Cook was inside restuarant at time, not hurt

It happened at Southern Sisters Cafe off Sarno Road at about 3:30 a.m. June 22.

Security camera footage shows the two people smashing through the front glass door and making their way inside.

One is seen grabbing the safe behind the counter, putting it on his shoulder, and running out the smashed door.

When they couldn't pry it open, they left it in the alleyway, police said. The safe contained employee checks and cash.

The only person at the restaurant during the burglary, officials said, was a cook in the kitchen prepping for breakfast. They said he was startled but not hurt. 

"It rattled us," Emerald Thacker, of Southern Sisters restaurant, said. "We are just trying to stay positive that they find somebody. We will see what happens."

If you have any information on the burglary contact Melbourne Police or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.