Staff at Refuweegee are devastated after three TVs, which were donated to them, were stolen in broad daylight.
Employees noticed three men walking into their new George Square base around noon last Tuesday but assumed at first that they were dropping off goods.
Later, they realised a crime had been committed.
Selina Hales, director, said: “They were waiting to go out to recently arrived families.
“These people are stealing from us, from our donors and the community we work with. It’s a triple disappointment.
“We are angry and frustrated. It’s sad that on day two of being in our new office, we already have to deal with a break-in.”
Police Scotland have been notified and investigations into both are still ongoing.
Employees are hopeful the thieves will be apprehended but they are choosing to look for a silver lining.
Selina said: “The positive that comes out of this is that it makes you aware. We did a rethink on how to make the premises as safe as possible for the team.
“At least there was no confrontation, no threat to staff.
“It means we will be more on alert and better organised.”
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Refuweegee, which supports people newly arriving in the city, is currently moving into its new office in the city centre.
The founder and director added: “These break-ins definitely impacted our move but Glasgow is a wonderful city.
“There is nothing so far that we have had happen to us that was negative.
“Whatever we go through, people always rally. Time after time, we see a positive result after something terrible happens.”
Emphasising that this incident has also brought the best out of Glaswegians, she said: “Working in this area can be so heartbreaking at times and we can’t do this without getting support.
“People have already sent messages of support, said they would fundraise the price of the stolen TVs, and asked where they can donate their old machines.
“There is always a positive response.”
The charity’s biggest space yet, the new George Square hub will include hangout spaces, a shop, a games room and more.
Staff and volunteers welcome around 200 service users every week, looking for advice, help, companionship and more.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 2pm on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, we received a report of a break-in to a premises on George Square, Glasgow.
“Entry was gained and three televisions taken.
“Enquiries are ongoing.”
