Suspects Steal Safe From Fresno Pizza Shop

Two suspects broke into Romeo's Pizza & Subs near Kings Canyon Road and Chestnut Avenue on October 17 and fled with a safe.

Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Property Crime

Wide view of an empty pizza restaurant interior at night, with a bare wooden counter, a clean patch on the floor, and pizza ovens against the back wall. — Two suspects broke into Romeo's Pizza & Subs in Fresno at about 4 a.m. on October 17 and fled with a safe, police said. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Two suspects entered Romeo's Pizza & Subs in Fresno at about 4 a.m. on October 17, went behind the front counter, and removed a safe before fleeing the business. Police are seeking information to identify the suspects.

Why it matters

The burglary targeted a business's cash storage, a concern for small restaurant owners in Fresno who keep valuables on site. Police are asking the public for information that could lead to the suspects' identification.

Police are actively seeking information about the two suspects, who remain unidentified and have not been reported as arrested. No charges have been filed according to the available information.

The players

Romeo's Pizza & Subs

A Fresno restaurant near Kings Canyon Road and Chestnut Avenue that was the target of the burglary.

The details

Two suspects unlawfully entered Romeo's Pizza & Subs near Kings Canyon Road and Chestnut Avenue in Fresno in the early morning hours. They went behind the front counter, where one suspect removed a safe and handed it to the second before both fled the business with it.

October 17, 2026, about 4 a.m.: Two suspects enter Romeo's Pizza & Subs and steal a safe.

Legal Context

Safe thefts from restaurants fall under California burglary statutes, which apply to unlawful entry into commercial premises with intent to steal. Cases of this type are typically investigated by the Fresno Police Department's property crime units.

Fresno restaurant and small business owners should review how they secure safes and cash on site, especially during early morning hours. Residents with information about the suspects are encouraged to contact the Fresno Police Department.

The takeaway

Keeping valuables out of sight and securing safes to the floor or wall can make a business a harder target for burglary. Anyone who saw the suspects or their vehicle should report details to police.