Police have suspects in Blue Canoe burglary

Steve Taylor, who was on hand to help get the restaurant and brewery opened up on March 17, 2016, after a devastating fire, takes a picture of the beer list inside the dining room. (File photo by Richard Sayer)
Titusville police are investigating a burglary that took place early Tuesday morning at the Blue Canoe Bar and Restaurant.

Police said the thieves entered the establishment in the 100 block of South Franklin Street through an adjacent building and adjoining walls/doors, according to a press release issued Thursday.

Once inside, the business’ safe was removed and taken to another location.

The culprits then broke open the safe and took the money from inside, leaving only the damaged safe behind, police said.

The total amount of money lost is unknown at this time.

Police are gathering and exaimining evidence from the location as part of the investigation, the press release said.

Multiple people have been questioned in connection with the incident and police have developed suspects.

Police know the suspects were observed both coming and going from the scene of the crime, the release said.

Anyone who observed anything in the area, or may have heard something, is asked to contact Titusville police at (800) 223-3008 and ask for detective Dustin Legoullon.