emma_davies commented 'I'd make a better living on benefits' says burgled shop owner

FED UP: Ruta Jebremussie who owns MTH Sisters Mini Mart off-licence, in Sneyd Green.

CONVENIENCE store owner Ruta Jebremussie believes she will be better off on benefits after burglars broke in to steal 4,000 of cigarettes, spirits and groceries.

The 35-year-old opened MTH Sisters Mini Mart off-licence, in Sneyd Green,12 months ago after moving to England from East Africa in 2010 to make a fresh start with her three children.

But Ruta has been left so dismayed after being targeted by burglars last week she is considering giving up the store and signing on instead.

She said: I am very sad because Ive put a lot into the business.

I think they may have stolen about 4,000 worth of stock and I am not insured so I dont know how I am going to be able to carry on.

I think I will have to go back to the job centre.

In this country you work or you dont work, either way it is the same.

"I am trying to make a living and nobody is helping and it's hard.

If I can borrow money I will stay open but if dont work how can I pay my rent?

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