June 3, 2017 1:15 p.m.
Reports are coming into HMG that Avenue 3 was burglarized and the safe was taken.
HMG will update when available.
The burglars struck in the early morning hours, broke the glass, and took the safe.
A newspaper delivery man saw the broken glass and alerted the authorities.
HMG spoke with longtime Ave 3 owner Ash Patel who said they did take the safe which had approximately $1,500 in it.
Within hours Patel had the window fixed and was back in business.
The entire incident will cost Patel proximately $3,500.
The sheriff station has no suspects at this time.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Cerritos Sherriff’s Station at 562-860-0044.
EDITOR”S NOTE: Patel is a graduate of Cerritos High, why not help him out through this by buying one (or three) of his delicious pizzas!