Police are investigating a break-in and vandalism at a bar on 18th Street in Northwest D.C. called Sinners and Saints.
The owners said the bar is a safe space for those a part of the Queer, transgender, Black, Indigenous and person of color community.
“The entire mission of the business is to make sure that we see that community, we’re a part of that community and we want to make sure that the safe space is created for that community,” said Blair Nixon, the general manager of Sinners and Saints.
That mission of inclusivity was violated early Friday when police say a suspect broke into the bar and vandalized it.
“Disheartening is really the best word,” Nixon said.” We try and create safe spaces for underrepresented and marginalized communities.”
Nixon was the first one to the scene. He said he discovered the damage left behind by the suspect.
“Definitely saw …