The Daily Grind coffee shop in Westbrook is beefing up its security following a robbery. Owner Joe Salisbury said new floodlights, repaired damages, and upgraded video surveillance cameras are being installed. An area near the shop where people cut through at night is also being illuminated. The robbery remains under investigation by the Westbrook Police Department. According to Salisbury, his wife discovered the robbery early Sunday morning. She initially thought the ceiling had collapsed due to the mess. The Portland Press Herald reported that “just under $500 cash” was stolen and an air conditioning unit was pushed in to gain entry. Salisbury said the shop was ransacked and estimated damages at $1,500 to $2,000. Insurance covers the repairs, and a contractor has cleaned up the mess. Fortunately, there was no damage to coffee equipment. Police took photos early Sunday and a detective followed up at the scene Tuesday. Other business owners and coffee shop customers assisted in the cleanup, enabling the shop to open by 8 a.m. Sunday. Salisbury expressed gratitude for the support. A previous robbery at gunpoint occurred in 2018, when the Salisburys’ daughter was working. No one was present during this recent incident.
Westbrook’s Daily Grind Coffee Shop Bolsters Security After Robbery
