Katy Bar Owners Targeted in Coordinated Break-Ins, Thousands Stolen

Coordinated Bar Burglaries in Katy

• 🎯 Katy-area bars are being targeted by a pair of burglars in what appears to be a coordinated string of break-ins.
• 💰 The thieves have smashed gaming and vending machines, making off with thousands of dollars in cash.
• ⚠️ Significant damage, totaling tens of thousands of dollars, has been reported across multiple establishments.

JJ's Bar Break-In

• 💡 At JJ's Bar, owners reported that the burglars cut their way into the back of the bar, causing $26,000 in damage.
• 🔍 Security footage from November 2nd shows two men using what is suspected to be a grinder to access the bar.
• 🎰 Inside, they targeted gaming and vending machines, smashing them open to steal cash.

Skultz Sports Bar and Grill Incident

• ⚡ Skultz Sports Bar and Grill was hit early in the morning by the same pair of burglars.
• 📹 Days before the incident, workers noticed that the lenses on the security cameras had been painted black, suggesting the burglary was planned in advance.
• 🎯 The thieves also smashed dart boards after their initial entry.

510 Bar Also Targeted

• 📍 On the same day Skultz was hit, the 510 bar off Mason Road experienced a similar break-in.
• 🗣️ Bar owners are urging for the perpetrators to be brought to justice, fearing the burglaries will continue if the individuals are not apprehended.