RELATED: Burglarized Twice In 2 Weeks, El Habanero Owners Ask Logan Square Community For HelpĮl Habanero at 3300 W. Lula Cafe, Dante’s and The Brewed are the latest small businesses in the Logan Square and Avondale area to get broken into. “I don’t have a lot to say except that I would recommend to owners and managers in the neighborhood to discuss security and safety with staff, keep cash drawers empty and open, maintain as little cash as possible on hand, and to have a clear for after-hours communication,” he said. Hammel didn’t immediately answer further questions about the robbery, but he said he’s “very thankful that no one was in the building when it happened.” The popular restaurant opened late Saturday because of the break-in. was also broken into last weekend, said owner Jason Hammel. Daniel couldn’t provide a number, and police didn’t provide further information about the break-in. Friday, said police and a restaurant employee.ĭaniel, a Dante’s worker who declined to provide his last name, said burglars forced their way in by throwing a cinder block through the window, then took the restaurant’s safe. Credit: Block Club Chicago A police car outside of Dante’s Pizzeria in Logan Square.įurther south, Dante’s Pizzeria at 3028 W. Neighbors looking to help should “come get some coffee, buy an extra doughnut,” Mayor said. “Nobody’s hurt, and we’re able to function, so that’s the big picture,” Mayor said. Mayor and Lemasters also own the adjoining shop Bric-a-Brac Records & Collectibles. Mayor owns the coffee shop with his wife, Jen Lemasters, and a third partner, Jason Deuchler. Still, Mayor said the cafe was able to reopen a few hours later as crews repaired the glass door. It took police about two and a half hours to show up, which Mayor found “very frustrating.” Police didn’t respond to a question about the slow response time. Mayor said their doughnut delivery driver discovered the break-in. The burglar made off with about $900, he said.
Someone smashed the glass door of the coffee shop and stole both cash registers, Mayor said. Tuesday, said police and co-owner Nick Mayor. AVONDALE - At least three more small businesses in the Logan Square and Avondale area have been hit by burglars in a string of break-ins that has business owners on edge.
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