‘Pay': Wild scene as nail salon rammed
Shocking images from the scene show the glass storefront of La La Nail Co shattered, with a black ute abandoned partially inside the building.
Emblazoned on the vehicle are the words: 'Pay your tick you fat dog.'
The ute smashed into the Essendon North salon, which is situated below an apartment block, about 3.30am, and a spokeswoman for Victoria police confirmed nobody was inside the business at the time.
The luxury salon's owners said in a post to Instagram they were 'devastated' by the incident.
'It is with deep sadness and frustration that we share the news of yet another targeted attack on our salon,' the post read. A Melbourne nail salon has been badly damaged in a ram raid, with a ute emblazoned with crude graffiti smashing into the front of the store before the driver fled on foot. 9News Credit: Channel 9 Police are treating the incident as targeted but the circumstances are yet to be determined. 9News Credit: Supplied
'This is not the first time our business has been impacted by such incidents. The continued damage to our premises, our reputation, and most importantly, the safety of those around us — including residents who live in the building — has left us devastated.
'The risk to innocent people is what concerns us the most.'
The business was targeted in a similar attack in late May. Police are seen at La La Nail Co on May 30. NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui Credit: News Corp Australia
The owners said the attacks had taken a 'significant' toll, and were re-evaluating the future of the business.
'La La Nail Co is owned and run by women to create a space that celebrates beauty, community, and creativity. We have worked tirelessly to build a team and a business we are proud of, even amid ongoing challenges,' the post read.
'Despite our best efforts to recover and continue operating, the emotional toll of repeated incidents is immense. We are three months into this ongoing situation, and the impact on our wellbeing and mental health is significant.
'We are now faced with the difficult question of whether we can continue.' LaLa Nail Co is a high end salon in Essendon North. Instagram Credit: Supplied The owners said in a post to Instagram they were 'devastated' by the attack. Instagram Credit: Supplied They said Friday's ram raid was the latest in a string of attacks. Instagram Credit: Supplied
Investigators are treating the incident as targeted, but the circumstances of the incident are yet to be determined.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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