Two popular Minneapolis coffee shops were the targets of separate burglaries on the same night, prompting one business to change how it accepts payments and both to appeal to customers for patience as police investigate.
Businesses respond after early-morning break-ins
Minneapolis police say they responded to a burglary report at Rick's Coffee Bar just after 5:30 a.m. on Aug. 14. Officers observed what appeared to be forced entry through a window, and the owner later reported that the store's window was broken and all cash on the premises was taken. No arrests have been announced.
About a mile away, Crema Coffee and Cream posted on social media that its location also had been burglarized Thursday night. Crema shared a photo of the damage and said it closed early the night of the incident but had reopened for regular hours the following day. As with the Rick's case, police have not reported any arrests.
Operational changes, community reaction
In the immediate aftermath, Rick's Coffee Bar said it will move to a card-only policy for the foreseeable future, citing the loss of cash and the need to protect staff and daily operations. Both businesses used social channels to inform customers of the incidents and to thank patrons for their support while they repair damage and assess losses.
“We are deeply disappointed and saddened this happened,”
The post went on to thank customers for their patience as the shop adjusts. Crema similarly thanked the community for support after reopening.
- When: Burglaries occurred during the night of Thursday, Aug. 14; Rick's report came after 5:30 a.m.
- Where: Rick's Coffee Bar and Crema Coffee and Cream, roughly a mile apart in Minneapolis.
- Police action: Minneapolis Police Department responded to reports; no arrests reported so far.
What authorities and owners say — and what remains unknown
Information provided to media and posted publicly by the shops indicates both incidents were investigated by the Minneapolis Police Department. Police have not said whether the two burglaries are related or whether suspects have been identified. Business owners and patrons have not released additional details about losses beyond Rick's statement that all cash on-site was taken.
The lack of immediate leads left owners to focus on practical steps: repairing physical damage, adjusting payment methods to reduce vulnerability, and reopening to maintain service for regular customers. For neighborhood businesses that rely on morning foot traffic, sudden changes like going card-only can affect both sales and customer experience, especially for patrons who prefer cash transactions.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reported time (Rick's) | Just after 5:30 a.m., Aug. 14 |
| Damage | Broken window at Rick's; photo-posted damage at Crema |
| Arrests | No arrests announced |
For customers and neighboring businesses, the incidents highlight concerns about property security and crime in commercial corridors. Owners often balance the costs of enhanced security measures — cameras, reinforced openings, alarm systems — against day-to-day operating expenses, and some choose temporary policy shifts such as going card-only to limit losses after forced entry.
The Minneapolis Police Department provided information about the burglaries to media outlets and continues to investigate. As of the most recent public posts by the businesses and police notices, there have been no updates on suspects or charges.
Until authorities release further details, the focus for the affected shops is on restoration and reassuring customers that they are open and safe. Both Rick's and Crema appealed to regulars for patience and support as repairs and operational changes move forward.
