LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – The previous month has been a rollercoaster for a West Louisville grocery retailer.
After Mitzi Wilson, the co-owner of the Black Market, seen injury to their constructing, she mentioned the damaged glass shattered her coronary heart.
“I simply pray that is the final time somebody damages the constructing,” Wilson mentioned.
Back in December, a automobile slid into the aspect of the constructing and left a big gap. Now, the outlet is bigger and one of many home windows is smashed. To add extra to Wilson’s plate, she seen objects have been stolen from her retailer.
“I don’t know why they did it as a result of we’re at all times feeding the group,” Wilson mentioned. “They additionally took free child method. They didn’t even need to steal that it was free.”
Wilson mentioned that whoever obtained in additionally stole her microwave, espresso maker and scale.
This grocery retailer within the West End has been closed since Dec. 22.
Wilson’s retailer is hurting extra now than earlier than and getting their doorways open once more goes to take extra time.
Wilson thinks it may very well be nearer to Summer for her oasis to reopen on this meals desert. For now, she mentioned it’s her religion maintaining her going.
”I believed it misplaced it on Friday,” Wilson mentioned. “When I noticed the incident, I obtained dwelling and began praying to God. He was like don’t fear about it. He mentioned I obtained you, simply hold trusting and believing in me.”
Wilson contacted the police concerning the break-in and is looking for solutions. She hopes that the folks will volunteer to assist clear up the market and donate to assist pay for repairs.
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