2nd smash-and-grab at Brighton brewery leaves door shattered but cash intact

Surveillance video from early Sunday morning shows a person smashing a brick through the front door of the Widowmaker Brewing location on North Beacon Street in Brighton. The footage, released by Boston police, depicts the suspect wearing a hoodie and a mask while throwing rocks at the glass.

After shattering the entryway, the individual entered the establishment and attempted to shake cash from the empty cash registers. Bar manager Jack Foley described the incident as a brazen attempted burglary. He noted that he discovered the damage after receiving text messages with the video from regulars.

Foley reported that the primary task following the break-in was cleaning up the glass and repairing the front door. He expressed relief that no inventory or cash was taken during the incident. The suspect left the premises without securing any goods.

This marks the second major physical damage event for the brewery chain in recent weeks. In October, a driverless tractor-trailer lost control and collided with the store adjacent to the company's second location in Braintree. Despite the recent history of property damage, Foley stated his focus is on resuming normal operations.

Boston police have launched an investigation to identify the individual responsible for the Brighton incident. Officers noted that two other businesses along North Beacon Street also sustained vandalism early Sunday morning. The department is urging anyone who recognizes the person in the surveillance footage to provide information.