The Leake County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help after a burglary Sunday at Maydro’s Restaurant, 8894 Highway 13, the office said.
Deputies responded at approximately 9:20 a.m. on March 22, 2026, and found the business had been forcibly entered, according to the sheriff’s office. Investigators found three windows smashed, the area surrounding the cash register ransacked and, most critically, a Canik handgun missing from inside the restaurant. The cash register itself remained unopened, the office said.
The sheriff’s office asked anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477). Officials said anyone who provides information that leads to an arrest could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,500. Tips also may be submitted online at https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=116#.
Law enforcement agencies often rely on community tips to locate stolen property and identify suspects. The Leake County Sheriff’s Office urged residents with relevant information to come forward.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more details emerge.
