Yinnar break in shock

On January 6, the Yinnar community awoke to the shocking news that the Yinnar bakery, coffee shop and grocery store had been so badly damaged overnight that it was no longer operating. At 1.39 am thieves had rammed the front of the store and removed the public ATM, causing substantial damage to the store including the main supporting pillar.

This has been devastating for the owners Theresia Gailberger and Stuart Booth who took over the former general store two years ago. They had created a very popular business with good support from locals and visitors to the town. It could take up to six months for insurance issues and repairs to be completed. Also the store had a number of local employees who no longer have jobs.

Stuart and Theresia are appreciative of the support from the local community including the service station that is now selling basics supplied by the couple such as bread, milk and eggs. The bakery's popular donuts are sold there too.

However they are saddened that they are not in a position to support organisations such as the local CFA and the Lions with catering.

It is understood that this raid was one of a series of such crimes dating back to November. Charges have been brought against two people and police are continuing with their investigations.