Small businesses in Ballard's West Woodland neighborhood are on high-alert after several break-ins Wednesday night and early Thursday morning. It is unknown whether or not these burglaries are related.
Local favorite Mean Sandwich, 1510 NW Leary Way, was one of the businesses impacted overnight. On Instagram @out.of.step posted a photo of the door, which appears to have been smashed open.
Just steps away, Java Jahn Espresso and Catering, on the eastside of the Ballard Bridge at 1428 NW Leary Way, was also burglarized. Local mom & pop shops as far away as NW 65th Street were hit as well, including Stock Cafe, 500 NW 65th Street.
As a result of this break-in, Stock is now installing a cloud-based surveillance system, and improving security at all entrance points. Blanco also shared that cash will no longer be kept on the premises.
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Stock Cafe window. Photo courtesy Chris Blanco, Stock Cafe Chef & Owner.