RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. (KOVR) – A child in a football helmet covered up the Ring doorbell camera’s view of his buddies swiping baked goods from the shelves of an honor system bakehouse.
“Our concept is really based on trust. It’s about building that within our community as it grows,” said Monica Figuerosa, owner of Wheatridge Baking Company.
Figuerosa said the bakery bandits were back the next day and this time, they did not even bother to cover up the camera as they filled their backpacks with goodies.
“We recognize that they are kids and making mistakes is a part of childhood,” she said.
Disheartened, but forgiving, Figuerosa said she and her neighbors found the kids and their parents, who scolded them for stealing the sweets.
“It’s just this little honor system bakery where they are selling all these goodies,” neighbor Eva Burns said.
The bakehouse opened in the brand-new neighborhood just two months ago.
“Had no idea the bakery was there, but that’s a shame. Kids need to find a new pastime,” Burns said.
Each goodie has a price tag and it is up to the customer to Venmo the baker.
The treats are labors of love that take days to create.
Figuerosa said the kids took off with over $200 in goods.
They may have stolen her sweets, but it is clear they cannot steal her spirit.
“We love what we do for the community. I get to work with my hands and heart,” Figuerosa said.
She will continue serving her neighbors, one sourdough and sweet at a time.
“We felt so supported by everyone around us. I don’t think anything is going to get in the way of doing what we do,” Figuerosa said.
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