North Shore bar offering reward after someone broke in, ransacked it

Early Sunday morning, the Rhumb Line Bar & Restaurant in Gloucester was ransacked, prompting owner Frank Shrigley to offer a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrator. Between 2:30 a. m. and 6 a. m.

, the thief stole several bottles of scotch, including a notable bottle of Johnny Walker Black, leaving the establishment in disarray. Shrigley lamented the break-in on Facebook, describing it as a "sad day" for the neighborhood. The incident sparked a wave of sympathy and outrage within the Gloucester community, highlighting the bar's significance as a local gathering place. Comments on Shrigley's post reflected a deep connection to the bar, with one user calling it Gloucester's "Cheers. " The restaurant has yet to respond to media inquiries regarding the break-in.

Local authorities may increase patrols in the area following this incident, emphasizing the need for community safety. This break-in underscores the vulnerability of small businesses and the importance of community support in such crises.