Arrest warrants issued for man in connection with string of Pittsburgh burglaries

PITTSBURGH — An arrest warrants has been issued for an Aliquippa man who police say is connected to a string of burglaries in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh police said Michael Moffett, 33, was behind the series of smash-and-grab break-ins in Lawrenceville and Shadyside late last month.

Investigators say Moffett was captured by multiple surveillance cameras allegedly breaking into five small businesses in each of those two neighborhoods.

Police paperwork states that each time, he used a brick or large rock to smash the front door before heading straight to the cash register.

In some cases, police say Moffett left with the entire cash register drawer.

He was unable to get into at least one business and was unable to open the cash drawer at another.

The criminal complaint revealed that Moffett allegedly stole between $100 and $300 cash from the other businesses and caused thousands of dollars’ worth of damage. Investigators say he also targeted multiple cars.

He now faces a series of charges including burglary, theft, and criminal mischief.

if you see Moffett or know where he might be, call Pittsburgh police.

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