By Emily-Rose Toohey
Police are investigating a break and enter that has occurred between Wednesday 9 February at midday and Sunday 13 February Karara’s barbecue catering shed.
Police said it was reported on Monday and the first break-in showed no signs of noticeable damage.
“This second time an aluminium sliding window was damaged to gain entry,” a police spokesperson said.
Police said the offenders stole drinking glasses, jugs, plates, serving trays, cutlery, sauce bottles, sugar containers, and table cloths.
“It appears a serving window was unbolted from inside to unload equipment from the shed,” a police spokesperson said.
Karara Public Hall Committee president Sandy Batterham said the barbecue shed has been the centre of decades of fundraising and special events.
“The Karara community has worked tirelessly to provide refreshments on a volunteer basis,” Sandy said.
“The offenders seemingly have no appreciation of, or respect for, how rural communities function.”
She said the Karara community has to fundraise in order to replace all equipment stolen before the hall can host another event – this equipment was not covered by insurance.
“Offers of assistance would be appreciated,” Sandy said.
Police are appealing for any information about the break in to be forwarded to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
