Crime & Safety
Naked Hamburger Thieves On the Loose
Police in Southwest Florida say three men stole hamburger patties and bell peppers from a Bonita Springs restaurant Sunday.
Three naked burger thieves are on the loose after police say they stole beef patties and bell peppers from a restaurant.
Police in Southwest Florida say the men were initially wearing their underwear when they robbed Doc’s Beach House in Bonita Springs around 3 a.m. Sunday.
Surveillance screenshots show the scantily clad men rummaging through the restaurant’s kitchen.
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Authorities say footage shows the three men removing their underwear, and then stealing a case of hamburgers and red bell peppers.
After stealing the food, police say the men possibly fled on foot along the beach and headed southward along the coast.
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The stolen red peppers were found at a beach near the Collier County line hours later, according to officials.
If you recognize the men pictured in the surveillance photos, you are encouraged to call Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS.
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