Posted on: November 09, 2026 07:00 AM

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Cascon cheesecake in Queens robbed of USD40000 in overnight theft

A bakery in Queens that has been a neighborhood institution for decades is recovering from a break-in that resulted in the theft of more than $40,000.

According to the proprietor of Whitestone's Cascon Cheesecake, a masked thief broke into the establishment and rummaged through it for cash for about two hours overnight.

It is said that the thief broke in through a rear door, found money in several places inside the building, and stole over $40,000.

According to Andy Gioe of Cascon Cheesecake Corporation, "The person came through the back door and got through there, came into the bakery, came up the stairs, went to the register, went to the safe, and went into the drawers."

Since 1975, Cascon Cheesecake, which is located on Seventh Avenue and 149th Street, has been in business. Around 10 individuals work at the bakery, creating baked items and specialty cakes for different festivities.

According to the owner, the embezzled money was intended for employee wages, allowing staff to begin their holiday shopping.

Gioe stated, "We took four weeks off their payroll. Prepare it so we have it, so we don't have to worry about them, so they can celebrate their holiday and have their money.

As investigators work to identify the suspect, they are examining the 21 security cameras in the bakery.

According to Anthony Lombardo, one client, the crime highlights the cost of theft for small business owners.

"It's devastating since you don't initially know what's lost. It's not like I've been robbed and I know what's gone," Lombardo stated.

The loss has been both frustrating and sad, according to Gioe.