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Buffalo restaurant forced to close Thursday because of vandalism, burglary

The break-in happened just a few months after Sophia's Restaurant moved into its new location on Military Road.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Another Buffalo business was forced to temporarily close because of vandalism.

A popular local breakfast spot, Sophia's Restaurant, was closed Thursday following a break-in.

"Due to break in and vandalism we will be closed today," Sophia's posted to social media. "Hopefully back open tomorrow. Stay safe everyone!"

The break-in happened just a few months after the restaurant moved into its new location on Military Road.

2 On Your Side reached out to Buffalo Police. A police spokesperson responded, saying that the break-in happened around 2 a.m. Thursday and that the suspect entered the restaurant by breaking a window.

The suspect damaged computers and liquor bottles, then fled with an undisclosed amount of liquor. The suspect was wearing a burgundy coat, blue pants, and black shoes or boots with a bright yellow stripe.

Anyone with information is asked to call or text the Confidential TIPCALL Line at 716-847-2255.

Sophia's posted on its Facebook page that it was open again on Friday.

Just last month, the Nine-Eleven Tavern shut down for a couple days. The South Buffalo staple said on social media that the building was broken into, and that the tavern needed more time to replace what was taken.

A City of Buffalo spokesperson said a cash register at the Nine-Eleven Tavern was stolen and that it has since been recovered.

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