Elkhart Police suspect crimes against three businesses are connected

ELKHART, Ind. - This Elkhart Police Department believes the burglary, attempted burglary and criminal mischief at three Elkhart businesses on Sunday morning are connected.

On April 14, at about 7:39 a.m., Elkhart Police were dispatched to Tacos Acapulco at 1108 W. Bristol St. for a burglary report.

Through the investigation they found that a man had kicked in the back glass door to the business at approximately 4:57 a.m. and took a tablet and cash from inside the register.

The man was driven away in a vehicle by a woman.

Also on April 14, at about 9:49 a.m., Elkhart Police were dispatched to Food Shack at 840 W. Bristol St. for an attempted burglary report.

The Initial investigation here indicates that at approximately 4:53 a.m. a man entered the business by breaking glass on the drive thru window.

At the time of the report, the owner said nothing seemed to be missing.

Officers also responded around 8:51 a.m. on April 14, to a report of a man and two women attempting to break into a towel dispenser and the steel door for the storage area at Mr. Bubbles at 812 S Main St., causing damage, occurring at about 2:42 a.m.

The responding officers collected evidence on all three incidents.

A detective has been assigned for follow-up.

Authorities say their initial investigation indicates that the burglary and attempted burglary are probably connected, and that the criminal mischief at Mr. Bubbles could also be connected.

The investigation is active and ongoing.

No arrests have been made at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Elkhart Police Department at 574-295-7070 or leave an anonymous tip through their website.

You can view footage of the attempted burglary below.