Safe stolen from South End eatery

By Matt Collette, Globe Correspondent

A safe was stolen from an Italian restaurant in the South End early this morning after a burglar forced open a rear door, police said.

Officers responded at 5:12 a.m. to an alarm at Sage Restaurant on Washington Street. Police found an open gate leading to the alley behind the restaurant. The building's rear door had been forced open and the locks were damaged, police said.

The owner of the restaurant told police that the safe had been mounted on the floor. It was not immediately clear whether the safe was specifically targeted. Police did not say how much money was inside.

Another safe was stolen from the restaurant two years ago when it was under different ownership.

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