Georgetown Cupcake vandalized after beer keg thrown through window, police say
Georgetown Cupcake window damaged after beer keg thrown inside
Georgetown Cupcake is cleaning up after a beer keg was thrown through the front window of the bakery late Sunday night while employees were inside. Surveillance video appears to show a suspect carrying the keg before it was hurled through the glass and into the store. No injuries were reported, but the business estimates the damage at about $10,000.
WASHINGTON - A Georgetown bakery is dealing with property damage after a beer keg was thrown through its front window late Sunday night.
Police say a man approached Georgetown Cupcake around 11 p.m., picked up a beer keg and threw it through the storefront glass before leaving the area.
Surveillance video posted by the business appears to show the suspect carrying the keg shortly before it strikes the window, breaking the glass and sending the object into the store.
The impact left extensive damage, estimated at around $10,000, according to the business.
Employees were inside the bakery at the time and were startled when the glass broke, according to the business. One worker reportedly ran to the back of the store for safety. No injuries were reported.
"We’re so grateful that no one was hurt…but it’s also very disturbing," co-owner Sophie LaMontagne said. "We’ve been in business now in Georgetown for 18 years and never seen anything like this."
Georgetown Cupcake vandalized after beer keg thrown through window
Authorities are searching for the person seen on video throwing a beer keg through the storefront window of Georgetown Cupcake late Sunday night.
Despite the damage, the bakery was able to reopen Monday after boarding up the broken window, LaMontagne said. Staff also thanked community members and nearby businesses for their support.
LaMontagne urged anyone who recognizes the suspect to contact D.C. police or reach out to the bakery directly.
What's next:
D.C. police are investigating the case as felony destruction of property and say multiple security cameras in and around the business may help identify the suspect.
A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment.
The Source: Information in this article comes from Georgetown Cupcake and the Metropolitan Police Department.