Frustrated and Heartbroken: Edgewater Coffee Shop Cleans Up After Smash-and-Grab
Early Morning Burglary
The owners of a North Side coffee shop posted on social media that they were “frustrated and heartbroken” after being victimized in an early morning smash-and-grab burglary.
“Welp, looks like it was our turn to get hit,” a post on the Rivers and Roads Cafe’s Facebook page said.
Surveillance Footage Released
Surveillance footage provided to WGN by the cafe shows the thief at the business between 4:24 and 4:28 a.m. Thursday.
Details of the Burglary
According to police, an unknown male offender broke the front glass door, made entry, and removed U.S. currency from the register before getting away. No one was in custody by midday. Anyone with information should contact District 24 police.
About the Coffee Shop
Rivers and Roads Cafe, on the 1200 block of West Devon Avenue, was opened by Janine and Mike Waszkowski in 2021. The business is inspired by national parks and national forests.
Conclusion
The owners of Rivers and Roads Cafe are struggling to come to terms with the aftermath of the smash-and-grab burglary, which left them feeling frustrated and heartbroken. The community is urged to come together to support the cafe and help them recover from this incident.
FAQs
* What happened during the burglary?
An unknown male offender broke the front glass door, made entry, and removed U.S. currency from the register before getting away.
* Is anyone in custody?
No, no one was in custody by midday.
* How can I help?
If you have any information about the burglary, contact District 24 police.
* When did the burglary occur?
The burglary occurred between 4:24 and 4:28 a.m. Thursday.
