The owner of Plains Tire / Integra Tire in Gilbert Plains tells CKDM the business was broken into overnight.
Trevor Basaraba says either late Tuesday night or early Wednesday, at least one thief broke into the building through the side door.
“They came in through a steel door with a steel door handle. They knew what they were doing, they came prepared with tools to break in,” he said.
Basaraba explains the intruders rifled through all the cupboards and drawers behind the counter, finding the cashbox and taking nearly all of the bills and change.
“It’s disturbing. It’s frustrating — it’s hard enough running a business in a small town without something like this,” Basaraba said.
The shop owner commends the RCMP for their quick response.
Going forward, Trevor says additional security measures will have to be put in place, and that he’s already been looking at security camera systems for the shop.
