BALTIMORE, MD — A Baltimore bakery is working to recover after a scooter crashed through its storefront during a large after-school gathering at The Rotunda. The business was damaged on the first day back for Baltimore City Public Schools, but no serious injuries were reported in the account of the incident.

The shop, Cinnaholic on West 40th Street, closed for the rest of the week while repairs were arranged. The bakery expects to remain closed until August 31, giving staff time to restore the entrance and get ready to welcome customers again.

How A Busy Afternoon Turned Chaotic

Police said as many as 200 students gathered at the plaza after school let out on August 24, 2026. Security staff called Baltimore Police to the area to help manage the crowd, and officers were already present when the scooter crash happened.

According to police, two girls riding a Lime scooter lost control and struck the glass storefront doors at Cinnaholic. Surveillance video from inside the bakery showed the moment the scooter came through the entrance and the pair fell to the floor.

Police told Fox Baltimore the crash was accidental rather than vandalism. During the same gathering, two electric bicycles also hit a parked vehicle in the parking lot, and officers broke up a separate fight involving two other female juveniles.

A Neighborhood Business Pauses To Repair And Reset

For a small business, even one broken storefront can mean a lot of lost time and extra costs. In this case, Cinnaholic had to shut down for several days while the damaged entrance was addressed, and the closure stretched into the following week.

That pause also gave the bakery a chance to reset after an afternoon that drew a lot of attention online. A video of the crash spread on social media after being shared by X account @ExxAlerts, bringing the local incident far beyond Baltimore.

Still, the practical focus stayed on cleanup, repairs, and reopening. The bakery’s expected return on August 31 offers a clear sign that the business is aiming to move forward quickly and continue serving customers in the neighborhood.

What Police And Schools Said Afterward

In all, three juveniles were taken into custody and later released to their parents or guardians after receiving referrals, according to police. Baltimore City Public Schools also reminded students and families about conduct expectations and the district’s code of behavior.

Community reactions reflected concern about youth behavior, but the immediate response from officials centered on order, supervision, and getting the area back to normal. For nearby businesses and families, the hope now is for a calmer routine after an afternoon that briefly overwhelmed the plaza.

Even with the broken glass and a week of repairs, the bigger picture is straightforward: the bakery is expected to reopen, the plaza is moving past the disruption, and one neighborhood shop will soon be ready to serve customers again.

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