The Press and Journal (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Pair arrested following restaurant break-in
Police have arrested two people in connection with an early morning breakin at the Da Vinci Italian Restaurant in Aberdeen.
Owner Elena Ionascu said she had been woken by a call from her alarm company at around 1.30am yesterday.
Upon checking the restaurant’s camera feed online, she saw a man stealing bottles of alcohol from behind the bar.
She said: “It was terrifying to see a man inside the restaurant.
“It probably wasn’t the smartest thing to do, but I got up and ran round while calling the police.
“By the time I arrived, officers were already on the scene.”
Police confirmed a 39-year-old woman and a 34-year-old man had subsequently been charged in connection with the break-in.
They are to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Monday.
It is believed the pair entered the building by smashing an exterior window with a golf club, repairs for which have been estimated at around £350.
Ms Ionascu added: “They were able to recover almost all that was stolen, but unfortunately the insurance won’t cover the repairs of the window.”
Like many other hospitality businesses, the team at Da Vinci have been hit hard by the Covid-19 crisis and the break-in has only added to their struggle.