Toms River burglaries: Masked man robs 2 businesses in NJ, including deli, within close proximity of each other [Video]

TOMS RIVER, New Jersey (WABC) — Police are investigating after a masked man robbed two businesses, including a popular deli, within close proximity of each other in Toms River.

The suspect used a paving stone and slammed it into the front window of Breakin Bread Eatery on Fischer Blvd. either late Monday or early Tuesday. A short time later, the masked suspect came out carrying money from the cash register.

The same suspect came back a second time, this time robbing the safe inside the eatery.

“To steal $200, there had to be something wrong with someone’s mind,” said Breakin Bread owner Pete Norcia.

Police say a second person was waiting to help the suspect in the getaway, and the duo also hit a second business close by.

The suspect’s face was completely hidden with only his eyes peering through the face covering.

“He’s been doing this a lot,” Norcia said. “Kind of knew the joint …