A popular Cork food spot was broken into in the early hours of Wednesday morning, with thieves running off with the contents of the cash drawer.
The incident occurred at approximately 3:30am when Cork’s famous Izz Café was closed up for the night. No arrests have yet been made in the incident which has been reported to Gardaí.
The staff say they were shaken by the incident, however, they have vowed to continue working despite the robbery. Thankfully no one was injured during the course of the incident.
READ MORE - Epsom College deaths in Surrey being treated as 'possible murder-suicide'
Taking to social media, Izz Cafe owner Izzeddeen Alkarajeh thanked his customers for their messages of support, posting: “I can confirm that last night around 3:40am that we were broken into and our cash drawer was robbed.
“The Gardaí have been a great help today and are conducting their investigation. Thankfully nobody was present or armed. It was a shock but we’re glad the damage was minimal, we will open tomorrow for business as usual, thank you very much.”
A Garda spokesperson told CorkBeo: "Gardaí are investigating a burglary that occurred at a business on Georges Quay, Cork, at approximately 3:30am this morning, Tuesday, February 7, 2023. No arrests have been made, investigations are ongoing."
The restaurant will open for business as usual on Wednesday.
The food spot is run by Izz and Eman Alkarajeh who were living in Direct Provision when celebrity chef Darina Allen took notice of their Middle Eastern 'pizzas’. The chef convinced the pair to go work for themselves, backing them to set up a food business.
The business began as a small stall at Mahon Point Farmer's Market, with the couple’s food and café winning over the people of Cork.
READ NEXT:
Man who 'danced' on body after Mountjoy beating admits to brutal murder
Thousands of Irish motorists paying €300 too much for insurance amid new advice
Turkish barber in Ireland says family back home living in car after earthquakes
Warning to parents as sexual images end up in primary school kids Snapchat group
Former RTE star Mary Kennedy was 'shaking' ahead of date with boyfriend Tom
Get breaking news to your inbox by signing up to our newsletter
