Nevada’s only barbershop dedicated to serving children with autism and other special needs was broken into, and more than $30,000 in equipment was taken in under two minutes. The break-in happened on Sept. 12 at 101 Barbershop in Henderson. Owner Stacie Skillman has put up a $2,500 reward for information that leads to an arrest. Henderson police are still investigating.
A Shop Built for Comfort and Care
Skillman opened the shop after years of struggling to find a place where her nonverbal son, who has autism, could get a haircut without becoming distressed. Every Tuesday the shop gives free haircuts to children with special needs. Those appointments fill up every week.
The barbers say the space stays calm and patient-focused. Families come because the team understands sensory needs and is willing to take the time that makes the experience easier.
What Was Taken
Surveillance video shows a person walking into the shop early in the morning and quickly removing clippers, trimmers, edgers, and other equipment from the stations. Skillman said the whole theft took less than two minutes. The tools that were taken are the same ones used during the free Tuesday appointments that families count on.
The Impact Goes Beyond Equipment
The loss is more than money. The shop exists to give children with autism and special needs a safe, predictable place for something as basic as a haircut. When the tools that make those appointments possible are gone, it affects the children and families who depend on that support.
Why Safe Spaces Matter
A calm haircut is not a small thing when everyday routines can feel overwhelming. Places like 101 Barbershop work because they lower the stress and respect how a child experiences the world. That same idea guides the therapy we provide at Nevada Autism. Our programs are built to help children feel steady, understood, and capable in the moments that usually feel hardest.
If your family is looking for autism therapy that prioritizes comfort and real progress, we would be glad to talk with you. Use the contact options on our site whenever you are ready.
