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Couple sought after security cam catches them in the act at Scottsdale restaurant
Scottsdale police are working to identify an amorous couple who were caught on security cam at a restaurant, with more than robbery on their mind. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz reports.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - An amorous couple reportedly broke into a Scottsdale restaurant, spending a little romantic time together early Saturday morning.
The backstory:
Around 10 a.m. on Oct. 25, Scottsdale police responded to the Mon Cheri restaurant, in the area of 7000 E 1st Ave, for a delayed burglary report.
Employees called the police to report that two people were seen on camera around 3:50 a.m., forcing entry into the restaurant. Once inside, the duo stole items from their business.
Big picture view:
Mon Cheri is considered one of the most beautiful restaurants in Scottsdale, with Instagram-worthy moments around every corner. They're known for its pink pasta, bachelorette parties, and more roses than a florist on Valentine’s Day.
"It's a beautiful place for photos," restaurant owner Lexi Caliskan said.
But unfortunately, in those early hours on Saturday, one couple seemed overwhelmed by just how romantic their red roses are.
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Lovebirds' caught in the act at Scottsdale restaurant after report of break-in
Staff at Mon Cheri in Scottsdale noticed someone had broken in to the restaurant, but it wasn't until they checked their cameras that they saw what else had happened. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz reports.
What they're saying:
"The first thing I noticed was that the whole stand was totally, like, torn apart. There was things all over," Caliskan said.
She added the couple was wearing masks but eventually took them off, which was caught on security camera video. Staff said they took about $450 in cash, the restaurant's iPhone, and a bottle of Bacardi.
"They damaged the my two doors. So two doors need to be repaired or replaced. the actual registers are like just torn apart," she said.
But the owner said the most disturbing part was not what they took, but what they did in the restaurant’s photogenic rose display.
And while Instagram snaps are usually encouraged at Mon Cheri, what the couple did during their photo op— having sex among the roses, was unexpected.
Dig deeper:
"I think it’s maybe all the roses," said Caliskan. "They definitely have some romantic time up front on the property and our roses. And Mon Cheri is my dear in French, which is a really endearing term, so you never know."
Call it a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde, as the cameras captured them having intercourse in the middle of their crime spree.
"This is such a happy place, like c'mon. Look how beautiful. Stay out. We don’t want you. Leave. Never come back," said lead server Caitlyn. "Just having somebody come inside of your personal space, even if they've not stolen anything like it's not okay. And so I think we all just felt really violated, to be honest."
Everyone at Mon Cheri had a great sense of humor about the situation, and they were open for business as usual on Saturday.
"As women down here, like we are not okay with it," Caliskan said. "Yeah, do not come here. Do not steal from us. We will catch you and we will find you."
What you can do:
The restaurant owner and staff want to get the couple's faces out there in the hopes that someone will recognize them and call Scottsdale Police.
The Source: This information was gathered by FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz, who spoke with the owner and staff at Mon Cheri and obtained the security video.