Howie’s Uptown Hamel Barbershop was robbed the night of November 1st. According to the much loved proprietor, Howie Schaber, he showed up for work on the morning of November 2nd to find that some lowlifes had broken in to his barbershop by breaking the glass on the front door and letting themselves in. They took his box of cash and checks and made off with over $1,000 of Howie’s hard earned money.
If anyone knows who may have perpetrated this crime, please contact the Medina Police Department at 763- 473-9209.
There is a $2,000 reward leading to the arrest of these criminals.
Howie has been an institution in the Medina area cutting hair from his shop in Uptown Hamel for over 30 years. See this entry for more information about Howie’s Uptown Hamel Barbershop.
Criminals clearly don’t discriminate. Howie’s about the nicest guy you’ll ever meet.