Wicked Chicken, a popular restaurant and sports bar in Santa Clarita was broken into early Monday morning.

On Monday around 3:40 a.m., Wicked Chicken, a  local restaurant and sports bar, was among several businesses hit by a break-in. The unexpected incident has left our them shaken as they begin the process of assessing the damage, according to officials. 

Early Monday morning, Wicked Chicken was broken into among other restaurants through Santa Clarita. pic.twitter.com/1zrBFFLA1R

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After six years of proudly serving the Santa Clarita community, this event is a major setback, added officials. 

“We’ve always viewed our restaurant as more than just a place to eat and drink. It’s been a place where friends and families gather, where we come together to support each other and the community,” said Matt Reeser, owner of Wicked Chicken. “This is a blow to us, but it’s not the end. We’ve faced challenges before, and with the help of our incredible supporters, we will come back stronger.”

The Wicked Chicken team is already working closely with local authorities to investigate the incident and begin repairs and are committed to returning to normal operations.

“We will continue to serve our loyal patrons and remain dedicated to supporting local schools and organizations, just as we always have,” added Reeser.

Ed. Note: The above information was provided to KHTS by Wicked Chicken. 

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