CLAREMONT — Police are searching for a burglar caught on surveillance video kicking in a bar's air conditioner unit to steal a cool $1,500.
The recording shows the A/C unit at A&R Cafeteria Corp. at 174 E. 174th St. suddenly crash to the floor about 4 a.m. on Jan. 18 and the thief's boot follow soon after as he climbs in.
Once inside, the suspect milled around the bar, including what appears to be a billiards table, before fleeing with $1,500, the NYPD said.
Police described the suspect as a roughly 45-year-old man wearing a blue jacket, beige work boots and army-style pants.
The bar could not be reached for comment on Monday morning.
Anyone with information about the burglary is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES), then entering TIP577.