Thieves Strike Beloved Winona, Minnesota Video Game Store

A locally-owned Winona, Minnesota video game shop is hit by a break-in just before Christmas, with thieves stealing valuable items. 🌐 #News #WinonaMN #Minnesota #Crime

WINONA, MN – In a heartbreaking turn of events just days before Christmas, Warpzone Video Games, a beloved mom-and-pop shop in our hometown – Winona, Minnesota – was broken into Friday night. Around 10:30 p.m., three burglars smashed their way through the glass door of the store, stealing valuable items that will leave a significant impact on the business.

Quick Response from the Community

The thieves made off with the store’s cash register, two new Series S consoles, and a PS4 console. However, it wasn’t just the stolen items that left an impression. The quick-thinking witnesses who called 911 and the swift response of the Winona Police Department were crucial in ensuring a rapid response to the crime.

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The Road to Recovery

Despite the damage to the front door, Warpzone’s team is committed to returning to normal operations as soon as possible, hoping to resume business by Tuesday after repairs are completed. The store’s owners expressed their gratitude to John and Tony from ZaZa’s for lending a hand to board up the door in the early hours of Sunday morning.

“While we’re shaken up, we’re not down,” the owners posted on Facebook. “We’ll pull through, and we’re so grateful for the support from our neighbors.”

A Pillar of the Community

Warpzone Video Games has been a cornerstone of the Winona community since 2006, starting as an online business and later opening a physical location just across from Winona State University.

Specializing in buying, selling, and trading used video games and consoles, the store also offers repairs for both gaming systems and cellphones. Known for its expertise and unbeatable prices, Warpzone has built a loyal customer base that values the personal touch and reliable service that only a locally-owned shop can provide.

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How You Can Help

As the holiday season approaches, the team at Warpzone is calling on the community to rally around them. Not only can residents help by sharing information about the break-in or keeping an eye out for any stolen items, but supporting the store by shopping locally this Christmas is another way to help. As a locally owned business, Warpzone represents the heart of what makes small-town America great.

If you have any information about the stolen items or the perpetrators, you’re encouraged to contact Warpzone on Facebook here or the Winona Police Department. And as the store works to recover from this setback, consider stopping by for your holiday shopping. Supporting businesses like Warpzone ensures that the unique, hometown spirit of Winona, Minnesota continues to thrive.

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