The holiday spirit is not alive and well in some people in the neighborhood. Qualia Coffee (3917 Georgia Avenue NW) had a break-in this weekend.

Owner Joel Finkelstein said thieves broke into Qualia on Saturday night / Sunday morning, and took their entire safe, which weighs over a hundred pounds, so not an easy theft.

Joel is hoping the thieves dump the safe somewhere, in case they can get it back.

“It is a black metal box, about 20 x 15 x 15 with a red painted drop drawer in the front and a spin dial combo lock,” he said. “I figure they have to dump it eventually, so hoping neighbors can keep an eye out for it.”

If you see the safe, email Qualia and let them know.

And be sure to stop by Qualia and grab some coffee or three and support our local coffee roaster!