# Burglars steal cash, cigarettes and liquor from Canóvanas supermarket

Burglars stole cash, tobacco and liquor from a Canóvanas supermarket on 28 October 2026.

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A burglary was reported at 5:11 AM on 2026-10-28 at a supermarket on PR-186, Cubuy barrio, Canóvanas. [^1]

Zimple Restaurant & Bar, located in Canóvanas, announced a temporary closure of its operations after six years of service. [^2] The supermarket owner reported $300 in cash was stolen from the store cash register. [^3] The supermarket owner stated he found the front door forced open upon arriving at work at 5:00 AM on 2026-10-28. [^4]

Zimple Restaurant & Bar reported that electrical outages and voltage fluctuations caused damage to refrigerators, cooling systems, and air conditioning units, requiring thousands of dollars in repairs. [^5] Zimple Restaurant & Bar stated that repeated power and water service interruptions have forced unplanned closure days in recent months. [^6] The supermarket owner valued all stolen property at a total of $616. [^7]

Zimple Restaurant & Bar cited rising operating costs and reduced customer dining frequency as additional factors impacting viability. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. A burglary was reported at 5:11 AM on 2026-10-28 at a supermarket on PR-186, Cubuy barrio, Canóvanas. (Primera Hora, News)
2. Zimple Restaurant & Bar, located in Canóvanas, announced a temporary closure of its operations after six years of service. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
3. The supermarket owner reported $300 in cash was stolen from the store cash register. (Primera Hora, News)
4. The supermarket owner stated he found the front door forced open upon arriving at work at 5:00 AM on 2026-10-28. (Primera Hora, News)
5. Zimple Restaurant & Bar reported that electrical outages and voltage fluctuations caused damage to refrigerators, cooling systems, and air conditioning units, requiring thousands of dollars in repairs. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
6. Zimple Restaurant & Bar stated that repeated power and water service interruptions have forced unplanned closure days in recent months. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
7. The supermarket owner valued all stolen property at a total of $616. (Primera Hora, News)
8. Zimple Restaurant & Bar cited rising operating costs and reduced customer dining frequency as additional factors impacting viability. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)

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