It was a disheartening scene when Executive Director Sarah Piano opened the door to the office at Big Brothers Big Sisters Mountain Region at 100 E. Aztec Ave., July 26.
“A co-worker’s doorframe had been broken in two,” she said.
In another co-worker’s office the windows were broken with bricks.
“My office was just torn apart,” Piano said.
She learned about the break-in when an alarm went off at a law office nearby.
Piano said she and her staff cleaned up as much as they could and the windows were replaced by Hernandez Auto Glass.
BBBS reported the incident to the Gallup Police Department, which found a lot of fingerprints and at least one footprint.
Despite experiencing a violation of privacy and security concerns, Piano said she is not a believer in living in fear.
The non-profit is open and operating. People can come in for appointments or work remotely.
In the meantime, in getting back on their feet, BBBS is looking to enhance security, replace some of the stolen items and get the office professionally cleaned,
Piano said donations are welcome.
Donations and appointments can be made by calling (505) 726-4285 or (505) 728-8356.
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