Manayunk Restaurant Broken Into Last Week: Philadelphia Police

MANAYUNK, PHILADELPHIA — A Manayunk eatery was broken into last week and Philadelphia Police are asking for help identifying the burglar.

According to Philadelphia Police, Mel's Kitchen at 5001 Umbria Street was broken into at about 5:54 a.m. Monday, July 20.

Police said a man broke into the business by forcing open a side window.

After getting inside the business, the man took money from a cash register, police said.

The total amount of the theft and damage is valued at $100.

Police described the suspect as a white man 20 to 30 years old with a thin build and beard. He has tattoos on both arms and on his right hand, police said. He was wearing a white T-shirt and baggy sweatpants.

If you see this suspect, do not approach him and instead call 911 immediately.

To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215-686-8477 or text a tip to 773847. Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously.

All tips will be confidential.

If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact the Northwest Detective Division at 215-686-3353 or 215-686-3354.