PROSPECT, Conn. -- Offering cash for information about crimes is nothing new. But tacos?

One Mexican restaurant said it will give 500 tacos to anyone who provides information about the identity of a burglar who broke in, shattered a door and stole a cash register.

Señor Pancho's owner Andy Dadonna was inspired by a marketing class.

"We're just using some humor to get some feedback," said Marisa Daddona, a part owner.

Daddona estimated that the break-in cost $5,000. A security camera showed a man with a shaved head and tattoo smashing a side door with a rock about 1:30 a.m. June 26. He stole a cash register drawer of money and tried to remove a computer cash register.

Dadonna said that while the restaurant does not keep a lot of cash in the register, the burglar caused much damage.

"He went around the sides of the restaurant shutting off power. He thought he was shutting off power to the restaurant, but he was shutting off power to the refrigerators and air conditioners," Dadonna said.

Dadonna said that when workers arrived at the restaurant the next day, the temperature in the walk-in coolers was 70 degrees and $2,000 worth of food was spoiled.

Police said they have received a number of tips after Eyewitness News aired this report on Friday evening.

So what would a tipster do with 500 tacos?

"Have a Mexican fiesta in the backyard," Daddona said.

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