Windows Smashed, Cash Stolen At Bagel Shop, Deli In Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Authorities are investigating after a deli and a bagel shop on Fischer Boulevard were burglarized, Toms River police said.

The burglar or burglars smashed the front windows at Breakin Bread Eatery, 1177 Fischer Blvd., and at New York Water Bagel, 542 Fischer Blvd., during the overnight hours, Lt. Gene Bachonski said.

Breakin Bread Eatery was burglarized early Tuesday morning, the owner said.

The burglar or burglars smashed the window at Breakin Bread with a brick and stole a safe containing cash, he said. At New York Water Bagel, a paver was used and cash was taken, he said.

The amount of cash stolen was not disclosed.

Anyone with information about the break-ins is asked to call Toms River Detective Carey at 732-349-0150, ext. 1292.

NOTE: This article has been updated to correct the type of business Breakin Bread is, as well as add details on the timing of the burglary there. Patch regrets the error.