AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two popular Austin spots were allegedly hit overnight by burglars, the businesses told KXAN Saturday.
Amy’s Ice Cream and East Side Pies told KXAN they showed up to their locations on U.S.183 near Anderson Mill Road to find their glass doors had been shattered.
East Side Pies shared video with KXAN showing two people entering the business wearing dark hoodies and covering their faces.
A spokesperson with East Side Pies told KXAN that all three East Side Pies locations had a break-in this month, and that it’s alarming to see local businesses across Austin being targeted like this.
East Side Pies said someone broke into their Burnet location on Aug. 6, and they were able to get a picture of the masked intruder.
The spokesperson went on to say that East Side Pies is staying resilient and deeply grateful for the community support as they move forward.
A spokesperson for Amy’s Ice Cream said it was a tough way to wake up when they found out about the break it, but they are grateful to share that all of their staff are safe and the shop did end up opening.
Amy’s shared photos with KXAN showing their glass door shattered.
“This break-in is part of a string of burglaries happening across Austin and too many of our fellow small businesses have been affected. What has carried us through today is the love and support we’ve already felt from our neighborhood and the city. If you are looking for a way to help, the best thing you can do is keep showing up for local spots you love. Come by and share a scoop or a burger with us- and please make sure to stop by our neighbors at East Side Pies, who were also impacted. Moments like this remind us why Austin is such a special place to call home “
-Amy’s Ice Cream Spokesperson.
KXAN reached out to the Austin Police Department about the alleged burglaries. We will update this if a statement is received.