Sterling Restaurant Burglarized, Police Seek Tips After Cash Theft
A burglar smashed the front glass of Bamboo Garden in Sterling on Dec. 9 and took cash from the register before fleeing out the back door, Sterling Police Department says. The incident highlights vulnerabilities for small businesses that rely on cash receipts and underscores the need for community vigilance and prompt reporting of tips.
Sterling police are investigating a burglary at Bamboo Garden that occurred around 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. The Sterling Police Department said the suspect smashed the restaurant front glass, entered the business, opened the register and stole cash before fleeing out the back door. Authorities have asked the public for tips and information to help identify the person responsible.
The early morning timing and the method of entry suggest the incident was targeted and opportunistic. Local restaurants and other small businesses often keep cash on site for daily operations, and a loss of register funds can have an outsized effect on already thin profit margins. For Logan County business owners, the burglary serves as a reminder of the financial and operational disruptions that a single crime can cause, including lost revenue, potential business interruption, repair costs and possible insurance implications.
Sterling Police Department has not released details about the suspect description or the amount of cash taken. Investigators are encouraging anyone with information to contact the police to assist with the case. Swift community reporting can be decisive in smaller jurisdictions where local knowledge and surveillance footage from nearby businesses or homes often provide crucial leads.
Beyond the immediate investigation, the incident raises questions about preventive measures that reduce theft risk for local merchants. Common responses include improving storefront security, using drop safes, minimizing on site cash holdings when possible and making timely deposits to financial institutions. For restaurants and retailers in Logan County, evaluating point of sale procedures and camera coverage can both deter criminal activity and speed recovery if an incident occurs.
Bamboo Garden and its customers will feel the short term disruption from the burglary, and the case serves as a prompt for neighbors and business owners to review security practices. Anyone with information about the Dec. 9 incident is asked to contact the Sterling Police Department with tips.
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