Henderson, Nev. – 101 Barbershop, the state’s sole barbershop dedicated to serving children with autism and other special‑needs youth, is working to rebuild after a burglary that cost the business about $30,000 in equipment and gift cards.
Surveillance video released
Owner Stacie Skillman posted surveillance footage on social media, hoping the public can identify the intruder. The video shows a single individual entering the shop around 4 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12, walking through the interior, and taking edgers, trimmers, clippers, and several gift cards that were earmarked for the shop’s free‑haircut Tuesdays program.
Targeted, says the owner
Skillman believes the thief was familiar with the shop’s layout. “I do believe we were targeted,” she told local reporters. “I believe it was someone that has been in our shop before and knew how we operated and knew where things were.”
She added a personal message for the perpetrator: “You are a nasty, vile human being. You are literally spit underneath my shoe.”
More than a haircut
101 Barbershop is more than a place for a trim. Through the Barbershop Books program—a partnership with the Clark County Library District and the NFL—kids can read while they wait, a effort aimed at boosting literacy across the Las Vegas Valley. The shop also functions as a community resource hub, offering information on homelessness assistance, transportation options, and food resources. “If you really needed something, you could have just come in and asked,” Skillman said.
Reward and community response
After a month of holding the video, Skillman released it because police indicated the investigation had stalled. She is now offering a $2,500 cash reward for any tip that leads to an arrest and conviction.
The Henderson Chamber of Commerce and local customers have already begun donating money to help the shop replace the stolen tools and continue its free‑haircut program. Skillman urges anyone with information to contact Henderson police.
Looking ahead
While the burglary is a setback, the community’s outpouring of support underscores the vital role 101 Barbershop plays in Henderson. The shop hopes to resume its full range of services soon, continuing to provide a safe, welcoming environment for children with autism and their families.
Original reporting: KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas (local) — read the source article.
