Rock Smashes Holland Village Window
Someone smashed a storefront window at Anna’s Gourmet in Holland Village with a rock on November 11 after the specialty food and drink store closed for the day, according to The Straits Times.
Anna Jaeger, the owner of the shop, discovered the damage later that night. She shared photos of the shattered glass and a rock lying on the ground outside on Instagram on November 12.
Police Investigate Vandalism Report
Jaeger filed a police report on the evening of the incident after a Chip Bee Gardens resident alerted her to the damage at around 8pm, she told The Straits Times.
The Singapore Police Force confirmed in a media reply on November 13 that a report had been lodged and that officers were looking into the matter.
Store Owner Responds to Damage
The shop sells wine, caviar, cheese, and other specialty goods from Central and Eastern Europe.
“I am personally very disappointed to see such an act of vandalism… This is very ‘un-Singaporean’, after many years living and working here,” Jaeger wrote in her Instagram post.
Business at the store continued as usual while the window awaited repairs by November 14. Jaeger expressed gratitude for the backing she received from patrons and neighbors.
“We are very appreciative of the many supportive messages received from customers and Chip Bee Garden residents,” she said.
Holland Village Incident Questions
When did the vandalism occur at Anna’s Gourmet?
The window was smashed on November 11 at around 8pm after the store had closed for the day.
What products does Anna’s Gourmet sell?
The specialty store offers food and drinks imported from Central and Eastern Europe, including wine, caviar, and cheese.
Who alerted the store owner to the shattered window?
A resident living in Chip Bee Gardens contacted Jaeger to inform her about the damage on the evening of November 11.