Cops looking for burglary suspect who crashed through ceiling

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Investigators in the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office in north Florida say they are searching for a clumsy burglary suspect who was caught on surveillance video falling through the ceiling of a Popeyes fried chicken restaurant.

First Coast News reports the video shows the man crashing to the floor in a heap early Monday. He's then seen struggling to pry open a safe under a counter, using a variety of items that were on hand.

According to a press release on the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office website, the man got away with an undetermined amount of cash. No further details were immediately available.

Investigators are urging anyone with information to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous and receive a possible reward for up to $3,000 should contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.

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