Video shows burglars breaking into popular Chicago bakery, barbershop
Owner of popular Chicago bakery speaks out after break-in
Surveillance video captured three people smashing a window and stealing a cash register from Borinken Cakes overnight on Chicago's Southwest Side.
CHICAGO - Three people broke into a popular Southwest Side bakery and barbershop overnight, according to Chicago police.
Borinken Cakes burglary
The backstory:
The break-in happened around 2:55 a.m. Tuesday at Borinken Cakes on South Archer Avenue in the Archer Heights neighborhood.
Police said three male offenders broke the front glass window of the sweet shop and entered the store. They then removed a cash register before fleeing in an unknown direction.
Fade and Blade burglary
Fifteen minutes later, a nearby barbershop was broken into by apparently the same group.
Police said a person entered Fade and Blade on South Archer Avenue around 3:10 a.m. after smashing the front door glass. No items were taken, and the suspect fled in an unknown direction moments later.
Video shows burglar breaking into Chicago barbershop
Surveillance video captured a person smashing a window and entering a barbershop overnight on Chicago's Southwest Side.
What they're saying:
In a social media post, Borinken Cakes said, "We will open today… we need all the support to replace the damage… thank you for always being there for the community… I heard fade and blade, wingstop and rosattis also need support."
According to the owner of Fade and Blade, their barbershop is a family-run small business operating for the last 13 years. Four years ago, she said they had a break-in for a slot machine.
She was also concerned because about a month ago, her brother and another barber were mugged at knifepoint.
What's next:
No arrests have been announced. Area One detectives are investigating.
The Source: The information in this story came from the Chicago Police Department, and the owners of Borinken Cakes and Fade and Blade.