Houston Sneaker and Hat Shop Suffers Major Christmas Eve Break-in

Christmas Eve Break-in at Local Shop

• 💔 A local shop, "81," specializing in custom hats and streetwear, was broken into on Christmas Eve.
• 💥 Thieves smashed through the storefront window to gain entry in the early morning hours.

Stolen Merchandise and Items

• 🧢 Thousands of dollars worth of merchandise, including hats, shirts, and sneakers, were stolen.
• 👟 Some of the stolen items were unreleased and exclusive merchandise not available elsewhere.
• 💻 The suspects also took electronics, including a laptop and an iPad, as well as a box of unreleased custom caps.
• ⏱️ The entire theft, involving at least three suspects, occurred in less than 5 minutes.

Community Support and Next Steps

• 🤝 The shop's storefront window has been boarded up with the help of community members, allowing the business to remain open.
• 💬 The creative director expressed initial anger and disappointment but highlighted the overwhelming support from the community.
• 🚓 A police report has been filed, and the shop is asking for public assistance to identify the suspects or locate the stolen items.