Aussie Takeaway’s Stephen Matthews says he has “had enough” after thieves broke into his store again on Monday night.

Mr Matthews is unsure of his immediate future at the Waniora Shopping Centre.

The situation had become “ridiculous”, he said.

Thieves, who smashed their way into the shop, escaped with just lollies and snacks.

It is believed a sledgehammer was used to enter the shop.

A trail of lollipops and other sweets were dropped along the perpetrators’ escape route at the rear of the small shopping centre.

Mr Matthews said the second attack had left him emotionally drained.

About $700 damage was inflicted on the store, for stock worth just $50.

“What they have done is just ridiculous, it really gets to you,” Mr Matthews said. “You start coming to work each morning wondering if the store’s been broken into again.

“Everyone around here wants us to stay, but you’ve got to ask yourself if it’s really worth it.”

Mr Matthews’ insurance premiums would rise because of the claim, he said.

But the biggest effect would be a day’s loss of trade.

“We had to close for the day so we can clean up and get the repairs done,” he said. “It’s a big loss to us. We don’t have that much of a profit margin, so when things like this happens, it really puts us behind.”

Mr Matthews said he was seriously considering moving his shop because of the attacks.

He said he could either relocate or turn his shopfront into “Fort Knox”, a suggestion he was not ready to consider.

“This is my only source of income,” he said. “I can’t just sit around and let this keep happening. We may have to move to another location.

“Others have said we should look at putting roller doors up, but it’s a big shame if things are getting to that stage. Besides, it’s very costly and would make the place look like Fort Knox.”