Youths Break Into Long Beach Bakery and Steal Pastries

LONG BEACH, CA — A local bakery in Long Beach was the target of an unusual break-in during the early hours of May 16, 2025, when a group of youths forced their way into the shop and fled with a selection of baked goods. The incident has left the business owners dismayed but determined to recover.

As reported by cbsnews, the juvenile suspects managed to breach the bakery's security, gaining entry to the closed establishment. Once inside, rather than targeting high-value commercial kitchen equipment or the point-of-sale terminal, the group focused their efforts on the bakery cases, stealing various pastries and sweet treats. The group fled the scene shortly before officers arrived in response to an alarm notification.

While the monetary value of the stolen pastries is relatively minor, the cost of repairing the forced entry damage—such as broken glass windows or damaged door locks—creates a significant headache and financial burden for the independent shop. "It is frustrating to deal with the damage and clean-up, especially for something like pastries," said a neighboring shopkeeper, expressing solidarity with the bakery owners.

Long Beach Police are currently investigating the incident and reviewing surveillance footage from the bakery and neighboring storefronts to identify the youths involved. Authorities are using this opportunity to remind parents to be aware of their children's activities during late-night hours and urge anyone with information about the break-in to contact the local precinct.