River Market businesses are the latest target for break ins

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two local businesses were broken into in the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 11. The business owners spoke to FOX4 about the circumstances they’re facing.

Wednesday was an unfamiliar sight for Donutology founder Andrew Cameron; there was no one working or picking up treats from the popular River Market location.

“I get that early morning phone call that every business owner dreads,” said Cameron.

“And it’s from one of your employees saying there’s been a break-in last night.”

The break-in was caught on video. Around three in the morning on Wednesday, two people can be seen in the security footage.

Since the doors were locked, they smashed the order window, climbed inside, found a safe and headed out the same way they came in.

The total repair costs, plus what the thieves got away with, totaled $3,000.

$3,000 is huge,” explained Cameron.

“Especially for a business like ours. We make our money one donut at a time, that’s a lot of donuts.”

Cameron went on to detail that when his employees found the mess, he told them to call the police.

“No one showed up for hours, and eventually, about midday, a detective with their card did show up,” he claimed.

Just down the street from Donutology, Enzo Bistro Bar was also targeted, with a similar shattered glass door.

“I think they were looking for a cash drawer, and it wasn’t available so they were in and out pretty quick,” said Enzo owner Grant Norris.

Business owners like Cameron have had discussions about banding together to up security in the area just to claim a feeling of protection, which is something he does not feel now.

“I’d say my message would be for the city leadership, specifically the police chief and mayor, to step up and do more to support local businesses and keep our citizens safe,” said Cameron.

Donutology will reopen tomorrow. Both business owners say the best way to help out is to buy local and support the businesses.

Police are currently working on a report for FOX4.

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