Three burglars broke into Brasa, on Grand Avenue, early Sunday morning and were caught after slipping and falling on the slick floor in their attempt to run from police, according to the criminal complaints.

Nicholas Alphonso Harris, 54, Andre Donnell Ellis, 54, and Alvin Benex Collins, 60, were charged Monday in Ramsey County District Court with second-degree burglary of Brasa Premium Rotisserie.

The three, all from St. Paul, smashed a window to get into the restaurant and then used a saw to cut a hole into the office. Police found a safe near a two-wheeled dolly, charges said.

A backpack left in the restaurant contained a reciprocating saw, saw blades, pliers, a flashlight and an extension cord. Ellis and Harris also had black gloves and additional tools on them, including a crowbar and a long screwdriver, the complaint said.

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Minneapolis teen charged in shooting death of campaign worker According to the charges, Harris has 12 prior felony convictions for burglary, possession of burglary or theft tools, theft and felony violation of a controlled substance law.

Ellis has at least nine felony convictions on his record for third and second-degree burglaries and federal firearm possession, the new charging document says.

Collins has 10 felony convictions for theft, theft by swindle, felony violation of a controlled substance law, and federal conspiracy to distribute heroin — which he is on probation for, the new charges say.