DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Police are searching for a man they said went into a popular restaurant in Tucker and stole a cash register drawer filled with around $600.
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DeKalb police said they responded to Matthews Cafeteria on Main Street around 8 p.m. Monday. An employee said the suspect, identified as 63-year-old Terrence Tamplin, got into the office and took the register with money inside of it.
Matthews Cafeteria posted photos on Facebook of the man and his vehicle. A security camera captured him stealing the money after he entered through a side door where people usually come for takeout orders.
“It hurts man. $600, that’s hard to come by. It really is,” said owner Michael Greene.
The suspect was driving a black Acura MDX SUV with Georgia license plate number DAZ8296, police said.
Matthews Cafeteria has been around for 70 years, serving up homestyle cooking. Customers said they were surprised someone would steal from the Main Street mainstay.
“It’s one of our big staples in the community,” said customer Joe Rio.
A warrant has been issued for Tamplin’s arrest. Anyone who has information was urged to contact the DeKalb County Police Department.
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