'Take away the temptation': Winnipeg bakery goes cashless to combat rash of thefts
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A Winnipeg business is making sure thieves don’t walk off with their cash again by not having any on-site.
A Winnipeg business is making sure thieves don’t walk off with their cash again by not having any on-site.
Cinnaholic, a McPhillips Street bakery has decided to go cashless after a string of robberies.
The latest happened over the weekend - the fifth incident it's faced in two years.
The most recent robbery saw the thief make off with the cash register.
"At that point in time, our staff became very frightened and scared and ran, exiting through the back door because they're really concerned about their safety,” said Cinnaholic owner Colin Finlay.
He says he’s done what he can to maintain a safe environment, adding shatterproof glass, security cameras, and a panic button for staff.
But he says he can't control crime or the response from police when he called to report this latest incident.
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