The recent incident at JVI Secret Gardens in Donelson, Tennessee, left the owner, Derek Johnson, in shock. A creepy intruder, dressed in a “Pennywise” clown mask, broke into the garden center and stole a saw blade. The bizarre burglar, wielding a flashlight and wearing a white mask with wild orange hair, reminiscent of Stephen King’s infamous killer-clown character, kicked in a back fence to gain entry.
Johnson’s business partner witnessed the break-in on the security cameras and immediately alerted him to the situation. Despite the urgency of the call, Johnson opted to communicate with the intruder through the camera’s speaker instead of confronting them in person. Surprisingly, the sound from the speaker seemed to startle the burglar, prompting them to flee the scene.
Upon arriving at the garden center, Johnson discovered that the intruder had attempted to steal a propane tank and managed to make off with a circular saw blade. This unsettling event is just one in a series of break-ins that the store has experienced. Johnson suspects that the same individual may be responsible for previous thefts, including a similar incident six months prior.
The police are currently investigating the matter, and Johnson plans to enhance the security measures at the garden center by installing additional cameras. Despite the property damage and stolen goods, Johnson is grateful that no one was harmed during the break-in. However, he remains puzzled as to why someone would target a small, peaceful garden center in Donelson.
As Johnson processes the unsettling event, he reflects on the violation of his beloved business. The peaceful sanctuary of JVI Secret Gardens has been disrupted by the actions of an unknown intruder, leaving Johnson and his team shaken but determined to prevent future incidents. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of security measures and vigilance in protecting small businesses from potential threats.
