Skokie bakery loses cash register in break-in two months after opening
Community members bought out remaining inventory after a suspect shattered the storefront glass Monday night.
By Sakura Novak ·
A suspect stole the cash register from SheReen Bakery in Skokie after smashing the front glass door on Monday night. The shop opened only two months ago, and owners said the incident disrupted their early operations.
Surveillance footage shows a man dressed in black with a hood and concealed face entering the store. Pegah, a co-owner, described the moment the window shattered. She said the break-in frightened the staff because the suspect could have been inside during business hours.
Raheleh, the other co-owner, stated that police suggested the thief may have scouted the location beforehand. She recommended the owners review camera footage from prior dates. Raheleh noted that SheReen is the only Persian bakery in the Chicago area and expressed the desire to share that culture with local customers.
News of the burglary spread quickly through the neighborhood. Dozens of customers and nearby business owners visited the shop to purchase its remaining inventory. Madeleine England of Kneads & Wants Artisan Bakery traveled to the site after seeing posts on Instagram. She said she wanted to introduce herself and discuss potential future collaborations.
Raheleh said the owners cried after the event but found comfort in the community response. She credited the local support and shared affection for keeping the business moving forward despite the theft.
