7 Guns Stolen from Restaurant in Leesburg; 2 Men Sought

A Leesburg man and another unknown suspect are wanted in an investigation into firearms stolen from the Cajun Experience restaurant.

Two men entered the restaurant on Loudoun Street SE shortly before 1 a.m. Nov. 23 through the rear door, according a report from the Leesburg Police Department.

The men pushed open a window, reached inside and unlocked the door to gain entry, according to the police report. The suspects forced their way into a padlocked closet and took seven weapons, including rifles and shotguns, valued at $3,300, according to the report.

The burglary was reported around 9 p.m. Nov. 23.

Surveillance video helped identify former employee Schuyler Charles Bertolette, 27, of Leesburg, as one of the suspect. Bertolette is wanted on charges of burglary and grand larceny.

Investigators are seeking help identifying the other suspect, who is described as a white male, about 6 feet tall and 200 pounds. The second suspect had a goatee and wore a light-colored, hooded sweat jacket in the video.

Anyone who can help police locate Bertolette is asked to call 703-771-4500. Anyone who can help identify the second suspect is asked to call Detective Chris Vogel at 703-771-4524. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can call the Leesburg Crime Line at (703) 443-TIPS or use TIPSUBMIT from a smart phone or a computer. Links to TIPSUBMIT can be found on the police department’s website at www.leesburgva.gov/police.