Last Tuesday, residents were shocked to wake up to news of a heist at Doroth Bakery, the beloved local spot known for its irresistible pastries and community charm. Just after midnight, two masked individuals were caught on surveillance camera attempting to make off with what the bakery's owner, Marjorie Lee, described as 'a whole lot of croissants and a few dozen cupcakes for good measure.' The audacious plan was foiled by the bakery’s alarm system, which sent the duo running empty-handed before they could make a proper exit. 'I guess they thought they could get a free breakfast, but it turns out they were in for a rude awakening,' chuckled Wayne Berry, a 65-year-old technical sales engineer and regular at Doroth Bakery. 'Maybe they should have just asked for a sample instead!' While the bakery was fortunate to avoid significant losses, the incident left many in the tight-knit community feeling unsettled. 'We’re not used to crime around here,' said Marjorie, wiping flour from her hands as she spoke. 'We all look out for each other, and it’s a shame that someone would try to take from us, especially somewhere that brings everyone together.' Wayne, who was enjoying his usual coffee and croissant that morning, shared his thoughts: 'It’s always the quiet ones, isn’t it? I mean, what kind of thief targets a bakery? Next thing you know, we’ll have someone trying to steal our morning paper!' His laughter echoed across the room, lightening the mood, but the concern remained palpable. As law enforcement reviews the footage from the bakery’s security cameras, residents are left to ponder whether this was a one-off incident or a sign of something more alarming. 'I always believed it was just a matter of time before someone decided to make a run for it,' Wayne mused. 'But I’d bet my next croissant that they won’t dare show their faces around here again!' The investigation is ongoing, with tips coming in slowly but surely. And while the croissants are safe for now, one thing is for sure: the community will be keeping an extra close eye on their pastries—and perhaps their neighbors. No one wants to end up on the wrong side of the bakery counter! Stay tuned for updates as the story unfolds and remember: if you see something suspicious, maybe just offer them a pastry instead of calling the cops—who knows, it might just turn their day around!