She said the crime had impacted her family financially and emotionally.
âThereâs so many consequences from these crimes,â she said.
âFor us, itâs immeasurable. The material things can be replaced, but that loss of productivity within the business â the psychological effects on our children.
âIm paranoid now. Iâd never leave the house without my handbag.
âWeâve got deadbolts on all the doors now.â Mackay business owner Kylee Stanton.
Whitsunday MP Amanda Camm said the state governmentâs new youth justice reforms, which passed through parliament last week, did not go far enough.
âI have been receiving a number of calls and letters across the electorate from people who arenât feeling safe in their homes, who are frustrated that this legislation does not go far enough,â Ms Camm said.