Valley Station pizza shop burglary sparks online search for suspects
, a beloved local pizza shop located on Barrett Lane in Valley Station, is grappling with the aftermath of a break-in that caused thousands of dollars in damage.
The incident, which took place early Monday morning, has left owner Christian Barr relying on the help of community members to identify the masked burglars.
Barr was alerted by his alarm company around 1:40 a.m. Monday about a disturbance at the shop.
Initially believing it to be a false alarm, he later reviewed the surveillance footage and saw the intruders in action.
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However, upon closer inspection and a review of the footage, he realized the extent of the crime.
The surveillance video shows the masked burglars entering the pizzeria and heading for the cash registers.
Despite being inside for just more than a minute, they managed to make off with the shop맥스카지노s cash drawer and caused significant damage to the property.
Barr says the criminals broke the bottom of the door to gain entry and jumped over the counter to access the cash.
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Still, the financial loss and property damage have set back the business by weeks.
Determined to seek justice, Barr shared the surveillance video on Facebook with the bold caption, 맥스카지노Make Them Famous,맥스카지노 hoping someone might recognize the suspects.
The strategy appears to be working, as the post has been shared widely across the community.
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Regular patrons of Hideout Pizzaria were shocked to hear about the incident.
"It's a great place," said customer Thomas Patenaude. "The food맥스카지노s good, the service is great, and it맥스카지노s a popular spot. I hate to see him get hit like this."
Despite the setback, Barr and his team have received an outpouring of support that has lifted their spirits.
The shop reopened later the same day, continuing its nearly decade-long tradition of serving the community.
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Louisville Metro Police are investigating the break-in, which is believed to have occurred between midnight and 8:30 a.m. on Monday.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact authorities at 502-574-5673 or leave an anonymous tip online.
For now, Hideout Pizzaria remains steadfast, with Barr confident the local community will help identify the culprits and bring them to justice.