On Good Friday, April 18, 2025, four young males attempted to break into La Chingada, a Mexican restaurant in Euston, London, using a tool to open the door at 5:32 a.m.<br /><br />The group fled when a hotel staff member heard the noise and scared them off. CCTV footage later revealed the suspects' faces, as they hadn’t bothered to wear masks.<br /><br />While nothing was stolen, the restaurant owner, Walter Opitz, had to spend £700 to repair the door.<br /><br />Other restaurants have reported similar incidents, and the police are investigating the attempted burglary.<br /><br />The restaurant has shared the footage to raise awareness of vulnerabilities for small businesses.
