Georgia police: Man cooks food, takes nap during Taco Bell break-in

Gwinnett County police need help to identify a man accused of breaking into a fast-food restaurant, preparing food, then taking a nap on Christmas morning. 

It happened around 12:15 a.m. on December 25 at the Taco Bell located in the 4800 block of Sugarloaf Parkway in unincorporated Lawrenceville. 

Investigators said a black male climbed through the drive-thru window and was seen on surveillance video using fryers to make himself a meal. In the video, the suspect ate the food before taking a nap on the floor of the restaurant. 

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Police need help identifying man accused of breaking into Taco Bell on Christmas.

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Suspect sleeps on ground of Taco Bell. (Gwinnett County Police Department)

According to police, the man stole a laptop and tablet before leaving. He was there for about three hours. 

The suspected burglar was wearing black sweat pants, a black hooded sweatshirt, and black sneakers at the time of the break-in. 

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Anyone with information is asked to call the Gwinnett County Police Department at 770-513-5300. Tipsters can also remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477.