Incident occurred Monday evening at Mount Vernon Avenue bakery.
A laptop, iPad and several hundred dollars were stolen from the Happy Tart bakery on Mount Vernon Avenue during a break-in that occurred around 9 p.m. Monday, according to owner Emma Cech. “I was at home playing Settlers of Catan, and I was winning, which is rare, when the phone rang,” Cech said. “It was the alarm company.” The alarm had gone off at the store and the company called Cech to ask if the police needed to be notified. The gluten-free patisserie is closed on Mondays, and Cech advised the alarm company to contact the police. The police arrived at the bakery located at 2307a Mount Vernon Ave. within 8 to 10 minutes, according to Cech. She also drove over to the scene and waited in her car until the scene was cleared. The police …
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Mt. Vernon Avenue businesses trade tradition for technology by using smart devices and applications to make sales.
Small, locally owned business offer the consumer a unique experience. Shopkeepers remember names and preferences while offering niche products and services. The establishments themselves work to support the local economy and help build a strong community. Many feel the practice of patronizing a local business is unmatched, and the Del Ray community boasts many such establishments. An important aspect of running a successful business is keeping overhead costs low. Area business owners have discovered that replacing the costly, clunky cash register and credit card machine system with an iPad or Square card reader can help them do just that. “This building wasn’t hardwired for a register,” said Laura Robbins, employee at The Happy Tart Bakery…
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The Ultimate Barber
1308 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA
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earthsteward1
11:57 am on Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Well that is a bummer. So sorry to hear about this. more ›