Victims include El Sureño, Mr. Juan’s, TJ’s

Heavy rains early Wednesday morning, Oct. 12, didn’t stop a thief from breaking into three Tryon restaurants.

Tryon Police Chief Jeff Arrowood said his department is investigating break-ins at El Sureño, Mr. Juan’s and TJ’s Café along S. Trade Street.

All break-ins occurred through the doors sometime during the night between Tuesday, Oct. 11 and Wednesday, Oct. 12.

Some cash was taken, and some damage was done. The doors had to be replaced at TJ’s, Arrowood said.

The police department is currently reviewing surveillance in an attempt to develop a suspect(s).
Anyone who may have seen something or has any information regarding to the crimes is urged to call the Tryon Police Department at 828-859-9195 or the Foothills Crimestoppers at 800-847-7119.