A local business owner whose Pembroke gift shop suffered criminal damage over the weekend has expressed gratitude for messages of support but also concerns about whether anti-scoial behaviour is taken seriously enough by the police.

Well-wishers were quick with messages of shock and sympathy after the window of Deborah Willcocks Floral Design was smashed. The following was posted on their Facebook page in response:

“Thank you all so much for your support yesterday on social media and in person, it really made an upsetting situation feel far less difficult. It looks like there might be up to a three month delay on new glass so unfortunately I won’t have my lovely window back for some time. I’ve decided that I’m not going to let it get me down with so many far worse things going on in the world. I know you will all continue to support my business despite the outside appearance of the shop and look forward to seeing you all.”

Talking to the Observer early in the week,?Deborah added a concern:

“We reported it to the police early on 101 Sunday morning. We called 101 back later with the name of the person who did it. However we are very disappointed to have still heard nothing from the police. I do feel that anti-social behaviour isn’t taken seriously enough.”

A spokesman for the police commented on?Wednesday:

“Dyfed-Powys Police takes all crime seriously.

“We received a report of criminal damage to a shop window in Main Street, Pembroke, at 7.15 am on Sunday (September 5).

“We are dealing with an increase in demand, which means calls have to be prioritised.

“However, officers will be in touch with the shop’s owners soon to investigate this incident.”

Despite the vandalism, the Main Street shop remains open and has recently started stocking Pembrokeshire Coast Honey. Opening times are Monday to Saturday from 10 am. Early closing days are Monday and Saturday.