A break-and-enter at a show home in the new Blackstock Estates subdivision resulted in the loss of a houseful of brand new furniture.
Tim and Julie Ruscheinski of Rusch Enterprises Ltd. built the show home on Forest Ridge Road in partnership with subdivision developers Blackstock Enterprises.
Julie says the stolen furnishings belong to Brand Source Furniture in the adjacent Pinkney Complex.
"They were nice enough to stage the home for us."
The theft occurred sometime before the morning of Aug. 14, but Julie says she suspects it occurred shortly before that because the property is checked regularly to water the plantings and maintain the grounds.
"We put a lot of pride into that place. It was pretty discouraging."
She explains there was no damage, thankfully, but it was "pretty frustrating" that such a thing would happen in an area where she frequently sees people walking by.
"Although it is a show home, the house is for sale. It's in the 55+ [resident age] complex."
As the general contractors for the project, Julie and Tim are looking at their insurance to confirm if it will cover the losses, she adds.
Brand source owner Wendy Wormald says the value of the stolen furniture is in the range of $10,000.
"We're disappointed to see this happen in our community, absolutely," says Wendy. "If anybody has any information, we'd sure appreciate them calling in with that information."
If you have any information on this break-and-enter crime call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Your identity will remain unknown.