Police Identify Suspect in West Haven Restaurant Robberies

West Haven police are asking for the public's help in locating a burglary suspect caught on surveillance footage who may have broken into two restaurants and several other businesses in town, police said.

Police have identified Dino Francis, 52, as the suspect they are looking for in connection to burglaries that happened Tuesday at Stowe's Seafood on Beach Street and Savin Rock Roasting Company on Captain Thomas Boulevard in West Haven. The suspect stole food and "expensive seafood meats," according to David Tammaro, of the West Haven Police Department.

"This individual may be responsible for several commercial burglaries in West Haven and may be a suspect in others committed in surrounding towns that fit the same operation style," West Haven police said in a news release

Police said that he may also be connected to two other commercial burglaries in October and noted that surrounding towns reported similar burglary incidents.

Police ask anyone with information to call 203-937-3905 or to contact the police department on its Twitter (@WestHavenPD) or Facebook. Tips can be anonymous.

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