San Francisco’s Iconic SF Eagle Bar Burglarized in Suspected Inside Job, Community Rallies Support

An prominent part of San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ scene, the SF Eagle Bar was broken into early on Monday morning. Two guys entered the building after midnight using keys and a security code, according to KTVU, and stole a safe that held checks totaling more than $25,000 that were meant for the bar employees.

The proprietor of the iconic tavern at the intersection of 12th and Harrison Streets, Lex Montiel, expressed a profound sense of violation over the incident. Montiel told KTVU, “This kind of situation is really demoralizing, devastating, really.” “It makes me super sad, and I’m angry and frustrated, and so many other feelings.” Another level of betrayal was introduced by the link between the cleaning team and the crime. Lucas Molina-Hernandez, 31, was arrested as a result of the suspicion, but his accomplice is still at large. Because of the insider’s role, the safe breach has become even more personal and has revealed a troubling lack of confidence in the community.

Through its social media platforms, the Eagle has mobilized support in the wake of the crime, demonstrating the extent of the impact on its employees and customers. “The pub provides a living for our employees. In an SF Eagle Bar Instagram post, Montiel stated, “This burglary impacts not just the SF Eagle but also the people who make it a cornerstone of our community.” In order to lessen the financial impact and pay for the required property repairs, the post also established a GoFundMe effort.

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Montiel’s feelings on the theft, which felt personal, were shared by manager Randy Maupin. It is both our home and our space. It’s what we provide to our communities and employees. Maupin said KTVU, “So you take it personally when someone comes in and invades and steals from you.” As the pub seeks to reopen and go on serving the community, preparations for improvements to improve ADA compliance will continue despite the setback.

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