Thieves steal cash from struggling Cumberland restaurant in overnight robbery

Robbery Crew Blitzes Lafayette’s Panache Cafe

A crew of thieves raided the popular Panache Cafe in Lafayette at approximately 5 a.m. Friday while the owner took refuge inside her store, the thieves wrenching a safe off its base and making off with money and other items despite triggering a business alarm. News of the blitz-style robbery, hallmarked by the presence of up to six masked thieves who strike quickly and violently, has rippled through the small town despite the lack of information…

Thieves steal cash from struggling Cumberland restaurant in overnight robbery

CUMBERLAND -- An area restaurant whose owner says he is struggling to stay in business was recently robbed.