Elsewhere Too, the North Side bar wrapped around a giant Ferris wheel, says someone tried to break into the building in the early hours of April 13. Surveillance video the owners shared shows a person triggering alarms shortly after midnight, then vanishing into nearby brush. The attempted break-in is the latest in a string of vandalism and thefts the business says it has dealt with since its October opening, and management reports the incidents have already forced repairs and new security measures to protect staff and visitors.
Surveillance shows alarm triggered near midnight
According to MySA, surveillance footage captures an individual in a hat setting off the venue’s alarm system at about 12:16 a.m. on Monday, April 13. Co-owner Terrin Fuhrmann said the person then hid in nearby woods and tampered with the property's main breaker panel, cutting power before leaving. The San Antonio Police Department confirmed an offense and incident report was filed under the offense code criminal mischief and said the investigation is ongoing.
Damage goes back to opening week
Local coverage of Elsewhere Too's early days noted a rocky debut, with lights ripped apart, rocks thrown and items tossed from the Ferris wheel, KSAT reported. Fuhrmann told MySA that an ATM was damaged and emptied on Oct. 5 and that a safe was taken in a later incident, with total losses "well into five figures." He said the early thefts left staff feeling violated after opening night, and the business has since installed two monitored security systems and placed giant steel bars across the doors.
Owners ask guests and neighbors to help
The six-acre site, complete with a 52-foot Ferris wheel and gardens, opened last year on Loop 1604. Community Impact detailed the venue’s layout and address when it debuted, and the 52-foot Ferris wheel concept and long buildout were covered extensively before opening. Owners say they want to preserve a family-friendly atmosphere while deterring vandals, and they have been asking guests and neighbors to report suspicious activity and to treat the space with care.
Legal note
Police classified the latest report under the offense code criminal mischief. Under Texas law, Penal Code Section 28.03 covers intentionally damaging or tampering with another's property and allows penalties that escalate based on the amount of pecuniary loss; see Texas Penal Code Section 28.03 for details.
