GATES, N.Y. (WROC) - Since their grand opening in 1974, Savastano's Pizzeria and Bakery on Spencerport Road has served as a staple in the Gates community. The restaurant's co-owner Gina Savastano-Couture says her team always strives to give back and spread positivity.

When Couture found out that someone tried breaking into the family business, she said she couldn't believe it.

"It's very sad," Couture said. "You feel violated, you really do."

Couture said she received a phone call at around 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 19th informing her that a neighboring business, Papa Joe's Italian Eatery, was broken into and the suspect stole money and a cash bag. This prompted her to call her brother, who checked on Savastano's. When he arrived, Couture said he found extensive damage totaling nearl

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