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"Burglar's Mardi Gras Heist: 7 King Cakes, Vodka, and Cash Stolen from New Orleans Bakery"
crime2 years ago

"Burglar's Mardi Gras Heist: 7 King Cakes, Vodka, and Cash Stolen from New Orleans Bakery"

A burglar in New Orleans stole seven king cakes, cash, and a case of vodka from Bittersweet Confections ahead of Mardi Gras, prompting the bakery to appeal for community support. The theft occurred during the Carnival season, a festive time in the city, and the bakery owner expressed gratitude for the community's backing despite the setback. King cakes are a popular treat associated with Mardi Gras, and the incident has not dampened the bakery's determination to continue serving its customers.

via Fox News|
#bittersweet-confections#burglary#crime
crime2 years ago

Mardi Gras Burglar: Thief Steals King Cakes from New Orleans Bakery

A thief broke into a New Orleans bakery and stole seven king cakes, along with cash and a case of vodka, during the Carnival season. The bakery humorously responded on social media, attributing the theft to the quality of their king cakes and inviting customers to purchase them during regular store hours. King cakes are a significant part of Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, with their vibrant colors and hidden toy babies, and the season is strongly linked to Christian and Roman Catholic traditions.

via ABC News|
#bittersweet-confections#crime#king-cakes
"Burglar's Mardi Gras Heist: King Cakes, Vodka, and Cash Stolen from New Orleans Bakery"
crime2 years ago

"Burglar's Mardi Gras Heist: King Cakes, Vodka, and Cash Stolen from New Orleans Bakery"

A thief broke into a New Orleans bakery and stole seven king cakes, along with cash and a case of vodka, prompting the bakery to humorously tout the quality of their cakes on social media. The theft occurred during the Carnival season, a time strongly linked to Christian and Roman Catholic traditions, and known for feasting and revelry before the fasting of Lent. King cakes, adorned with purple, green, and gold, are a staple of Mardi Gras celebrations and often contain a hidden plastic baby as a prize.

via The Associated Press|
#bakery#crime#king-cakes