Burglars sought in spree of predawn burglaries at Danville businesses

The rash of burglaries in downtown Danville has merchants upset and police trying to find those responsible. Now, many of the break ins from this week, they were caught on video KTVU crime reporter Henry Lee live tonight there outside Danville police with the story, Henry. Well, this crew basically went from one business to the next in downtown Danville, not stealing much, relatively speaking, but leaving behind much damage in the form of broken glass and doors. A mass burglar smashed his way inside a beauty salon in Danville, one of many downtown businesses hit by the same crew early Tuesday morning with flashlight in hand. He rummaged through Dolce Beauty Salon and even helped himself to some treats in the back. They just took all the snacks and and then pulled off the camera that was in front. This video shows the same intruder removing the camera. On thursday, a work crew removed the plywood that was on the door and replaced the glass. The same burglars are suspected of targeting other businesses at crossroads of Danville. Merchants like Murad, who was not victimized, are nevertheless upset. I'm worried about the next time that will hit me. There shouldn't be anything like that. It's Danville, it's wealthy neighborhood. A few doors down. These three broke into Los Pancho's mexican restaurant, shattering the front door. They went to the bar, stole bottles of alcohol and smashed cash registers. Sultan's Kebab, a mediterranean restaurant was also burglarized, but the intruders left empty handed. Unlike in november when thieves stole $20,000, I spoke to an owner who did not want his face shown very angry because they took my money. I'm working every day. I never thought it would happen in Danville. Thieves stole about $700 from this man's indian restaurant. Usually they don't keep that much money around, but this time he forgot to take the cash with him. I'm very upset it happened unfortunately. So hopefully the cops will take extra care. I hope cops catch will catch them based on the timing. The same crews suspected in another spree of break ins at the Danville Square shopping center down the street here. They broke into a sushi restaurant as well as a nail salon using a device that easily shattered the glass. They rummaged through cash registers and stole $400. They also broke into this cafe. Now Danville Police, which is part of the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office, are investigating anyone with information is asked to give them a call live in Danville. Henry Lee KTVU, Fox two news.