by Salon Michelle on Marine View Drive was hit overnight by a crowbar-wielding thug who broke both the large plate glass window and glass doors.
Both were struck several times with a crowbar, leaving them shattered and riddled with holes. The vandal also moved the businesses’ freestanding sign in front of the door but did not damage it.
“The glass was everywhere,” stated Michelle Fawcett, salon owner. “We have spent hours cleaning up glass that was all over our waiting area.”
It appears the thugs were unable to gain entry to the salon and that no other businesses in the building were hit.
“The special film on the glass is probably what prevented entry into the building,” commented Sgt. Bob Collins of the Des Moines Police Department.
Michelle estimates there is several thousand dollars worth of damage.
“At least I was able to rearrange my schedule so I have not lost any business, although I will be staying late tonight to get everyone in.” She went on to say, “I don’t do anything to anyone. I volunteer my time to help make this community a better place. Why would someone do this?”
Michelle has been a hairdresser here in Des Moines for over 20 years, opening her own shop 6-½ years ago. She is a board member of the Des Moines Legacy Foundation and volunteers every year for the annual Bayside Brunch, which benefits Des Moines Area seniors.
If you have any information regarding the vandalism to Salon Michelle or any other business in Des Moines, please call the Des Moines Police Department immediately at (206) 878-3301.
Workers clean up the broken plate glass and door windows at Salon Michelle on Wed. March 10th.
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