Plant damage ‘malicious’

Narrogin Nursery and Cafe owner Mike Brown has slammed a recent trespassing incident at his business as a “malicious act of vandalism”. During a regular patrol last weekend, Narrogin police discovered broken plants and damage inside the nursery. According to Mr Brown, officers found broken plants littered across the Coles carpark. “Some plants had been thrown over the fence, which indicated somebody had been into the nursery,” he said. “The police had a thorough look around and found the actual building hadn’t been broken into, but people had caused malicious damage.” Mr Brown said some plants were stolen, including a melaleuca tree, with various other species ruined. “It was a hell of a mess, however not a lot of plants were stolen,” he said. “It was more vandalism than theft. “We’ve managed to resurrect a lot of the plants, but there’s been about $400 worth of damage. It’s just the inconvenience of not being able to sell the damaged plants; just a total waste of everybody’s time.” Police have CCTV footage and are calling the public to come forward with any information. Anyone with information should call Narrogin police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. “The police did a very good job,” Mr Brown said. “They got on to the site very early and have kept me in touch with what’s going on. “Hopefully there’s a good outcome and someone pays a penalty.”