Arrest made in Masala robbery case

CEDAR FALLS POLICE/Courtesy Photo

Muip Avdic, 21, of Waterloo, was allegedly found inside Masala Grill after the restaurant closed, with an undetermined amount of cash from the cash drawer.

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On March 5, the Cedar Falls Police Department arrested Mujo Avdic, 21, of Waterloo, for burglarizing Masala Grill on 23rd Street.

Avdic was reportedly inside Masala Grill after it had closed. The burglary was reported to Cedar Falls Police on Feb. 22.

According to a release from Cedar Falls Police, an employee had returned to the business after it had closed and allegedly found Avdic.

Avdic then reportedly fled on foot with an undetermined amount of cash from the cash drawer.

Avdic is being held at Black Hawk County Jail and will face charges of felony burglary in the third degree.