A Leatherby’s Family Creamery in Sacramento County was robbed on Wednesday night, with the suspect taking off with a few hundred dollars in cash while customers were just a few feet away. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. at the Arden Way location, leaving behind a broken cash register and an expensive repair to rewire the restaurant.Surveillance footage captured the suspect ripping the cash register from behind the counter and fleeing with it. Owner Jacob Leatherby expressed frustration over the robbery, emphasizing the shop’s commitment to community and the disappointment of being targeted while serving customers.”It’s hard to see somebody come in and just steal right from you,” Leatherby said. “They didn’t get that much money, but they caused more damage in equipment by ripping the wires out of the wall.”The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crime, noting that while such incidents are rare, there were similar cases in the Arden-Arcade area over the summer involving juveniles who were later arrested. Authorities now believe different individuals are responsible for this robbery.Despite the setback, Leatherby has chosen to offer forgiveness. “For the person out there, we forgive them. No hard feelings,” he said. Leatherby extended an offer to the thief, suggesting they return to work off their actions. “I’d give them a job. Come back, work it off. I don’t care. But I would love for him to learn a lesson and become a better person for it,” Leatherby said.Leatherby’s Family Creamery has been a Sacramento staple since 1982, known for its dedication to the community. The shop employs nearly 500 people, with 75% under the age of 20, aiming to provide young people with their first job and essential life skills. Leatherby hopes to continue this mission and offer the same opportunity to the thief. “We love our customers. We want Leatherby’s to continue to be a safe place for the next 43 plus years. And we look forward to continuing to be part of that community,” Leatherby said.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
A Leatherby’s Family Creamery in Sacramento County was robbed on Wednesday night, with the suspect taking off with a few hundred dollars in cash while customers were just a few feet away.
The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. at the Arden Way location, leaving behind a broken cash register and an expensive repair to rewire the restaurant.
Surveillance footage captured the suspect ripping the cash register from behind the counter and fleeing with it.
Owner Jacob Leatherby expressed frustration over the robbery, emphasizing the shop’s commitment to community and the disappointment of being targeted while serving customers.
“It’s hard to see somebody come in and just steal right from you,” Leatherby said. “They didn’t get that much money, but they caused more damage in equipment by ripping the wires out of the wall.”
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crime, noting that while such incidents are rare, there were similar cases in the Arden-Arcade area over the summer involving juveniles who were later arrested. Authorities now believe different individuals are responsible for this robbery.
Despite the setback, Leatherby has chosen to offer forgiveness.
“For the person out there, we forgive them. No hard feelings,” he said.
Leatherby extended an offer to the thief, suggesting they return to work off their actions.
“I’d give them a job. Come back, work it off. I don’t care. But I would love for him to learn a lesson and become a better person for it,” Leatherby said.
Leatherby’s Family Creamery has been a Sacramento staple since 1982, known for its dedication to the community. The shop employs nearly 500 people, with 75% under the age of 20, aiming to provide young people with their first job and essential life skills.
Leatherby hopes to continue this mission and offer the same opportunity to the thief.
“We love our customers. We want Leatherby’s to continue to be a safe place for the next 43 plus years. And we look forward to continuing to be part of that community,” Leatherby said.
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