On April 18, an attempted break-in occurred at La Chingada, where four young males tried to break down the restaurant's door. They fled when a hotel staff member intervened. The restaurant owner, Walter Opitz, noted the lack of stolen goods, explaining that modern payment methods limit cash on-site. The incident showcased community awareness, as many restaurants reported similar experiences. After posting the CCTV footage online, it garnered significant attention, with the restaurant using this as a vehicle to raise awareness about the plight of small businesses amidst such challenges.
Some kids tried to break into my restaurant. One of the neighbours came out because they heard some noise and scared them so they ran away.
Everyone uses card these days so we don't keep any cash in there. The most valuable thing they could have taken is alcohol, but how many bottles could they really carry.
We shared this not to create fear, but to show how vulnerable small businesses are.
The group only gave up when a member of staff from the hotel next door heard the noise and 'scared them away'.
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