Caught on Camera: Coffee Shop Burglary Rattles Missoula Community

MISSOULA, MT — A Missoula coffee shop was burglarized in the early hours of August 25, 2025, with the entire incident captured on the store's high-definition surveillance system. Local business owners are expressing concern over the break-in, which has highlighted the ongoing issue of commercial property crimes in the area.

The surveillance video shows a suspect forced entry through a side window, quickly navigating the counter area, and targeting the cash register. After securing an undisclosed amount of cash and minor store assets, the suspect exited through the same entry point, vanishing into the night before alarms could alert responding units.

Police have released screenshots and clips of the surveillance footage in hopes that members of the public will recognize the suspect's attire, physical build, or mannerisms. The coffee shop owners have expressed gratitude for the community's support and are working with security experts to reinforce their establishment's entry points. The Missoula Police Department continues to investigate the break-in.