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Silver Spring brewery robbed while struggling through pandemic
A Silver Spring brewery is asking people to support local businesses amid the pandemic after a break-in.
SILVER SPRING, Md. - A Silver Spring brewery says it was already struggling through COVID-19 restrictions when a suspect smashed his way into their facility and stole multiple bottles of alcohol Sunday morning.
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Video that FOX 5 obtained from ownership shows the suspect dressed in a colorful hoodie approach Denizens Brewing’s glass window and hurl an object, smashing it.
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Montgomery County brewery break-in will cost business thousands
A Silver Spring brewery that's already struggling to stay above water amid the pandemic sustained thousands in damage after a burglary.
The suspect then reportedly jumped behind the bar and stole multiple bottles of alcohol.
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Co-owner Julie Verratti told FOX 5 she felt “hurt” and “angry” after the break-in.
She noted that she’s also sympathetic to person, saying “hurt people, hurt people.”
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Verratti’s asking people to make sure they’re supporting local businesses as many restaurants are concerned that the arrival of winter will mean a downturn in patronage.