^{Courtesy: Shelby Scheets}

GALVESTON — A Galveston bakery is recovering after a burglary early Monday morning left the business with thousands of dollars in damage, despite the suspect making off with only about $100 in cash.

According to Galveston Bagel Company owner Shelby Scheets, the burglary occurred at approximately 1 a.m. Monday, July 20. Employees discovered the break-in when they arrived for the opening shift and found the front door’s glass shattered.

The suspect stole the cash register, which contained about $100. As of publication, no arrests have been made.

“We don’t understand why a bakery was targeted,” Scheets told KGTX 7.

While the amount of cash stolen was relatively small, Scheets said the financial impact has been much greater. The burglary caused approximately $1,000 in damage to the front door and another $2,000 in damage to the bakery’s point-of-sale system. She also said the broken entrance allowed air conditioning to escape for several hours, adding to operating costs and delaying the business’s opening.

“That’s what really adds up stress-wise, all of this over $100,” Scheets said.

Despite the setback, Scheets praised the Galveston Police Department for its response and ongoing investigation.

“We’ve always had a good relationship with GPD. They’ve been great to work with, from the first responding officer to the detective working the case,” she said. “We’re hopeful they’ll find out who it is.”

Scheets said this marks the third burglary the bakery has experienced in the past five years. Previous incidents included thieves breaking into a beer refrigerator, forcing entry through the back door, and stealing petty cash.

“We keep the building well lit, we have an alarm system. At this point, we just have to accept that bad people will do bad things,” she said.

In the aftermath of the burglary, Scheets said the business has once again been encouraged by the support of the Galveston community.

“We’ve always been supported by so many in the community, especially since Hurricane Beryl,” she said. “People have stopped by to see how we’re doing, and sharing our posts really reminds us why we’re glad to be a small business in Galveston.”

She added that the generosity of local residents makes crimes like this even more disheartening.

“Galveston is a tight-knit community. People come in all the time and ask if they can help out or clean for $20,” Scheeps said. “That’s the most frustrating part.”

Police have not released information about any suspects, and the investigation remains ongoing.