Meekatharra crisis housing burgled and trashed by heartless criminals

A newly renovated crisis accommodation unit in Meekatharra has been burgled and trashed, with police appealing for the public’s help to track down those responsible. The incident happened some time between April 10 and 17. The culprit or culprits forced entry into the Hill Street property and smashed holes in internal walls, ripped off blinds, smashed mirrors and ruined cabinetry. The cost of the damage is estimated to be thousands of dollars and has delayed the use of the property by months. The home had been upgraded to be used by individuals and families in crisis and was luckily not in use at the time, but was soon to be commissioned by a community service provider. It is one of four units in Meekatharra that will provide temporary respite for families in crises. Repairs will now delay its use and puts further pressure on the limited services available in the Murchison town. Meekatharra police Senior Sergeant Dan Majors said: “Such wanton damage really hurts such a small community, especially since the limited services in town are already under considerable strain, helping those in need. Those responsible have quite likely delayed people they know and care about in accessing this facility”. Police urge anyone who has information on the identity of those responsible to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Meekatharra police on 9918 7120.