Glenmont

Multiple law-enforcement agencies raided Golden Town Buffet Hibachi & Sushi on Monday in connection with an investigation of identity theft related to customers' use of credit and debit cards at the restaurant.

According to a statement from Bethlehem police, "numerous" patrons were victims of identity theft after dining at the 2-month-old Asian buffet. Police said that anyone who paid by credit or debit card at the restaurant between June 15 and Monday should "diligently check their bank statements" and report suspicious activity to their bank and to local law enforcement.

The restaurant did not serve lunch on Monday. Its status is unclear. An employee who answered the phone claimed not to speak English and hung up.

Bethlehem police are being assisted in the investigation by departments from Albany, Colonie and East Greenbush as well as State Police, U.S. Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security. The investigation is ongoing.

Golden Town Buffet Hibachi & Sushi opened in mid-June at 385 Route 9W in Glenmont after an extensive renovation of the former Casa Mia restaurant.

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