87-year-old San Francisco flower store was burgled then set ablaze. Solely $8 was taken.

Frank’s Floral Shop, an 87-year-old florist at 19th and Irving, was burgled on the night of September 6 and then set on fire, its owner told SFGATE. The alleged burglar only took $8.

Sona Pehlivanian has owned Frank’s Floral Shop since 1987 or 1988. She can’t remember exactly because her original business license was destroyed in the fire that burned down much of the historic business.

At the time the store opened, Pehlivanian was a single mother raising a young son.

“With [my customers’] Support and trust, they gave me peace of mind, a good job, allowed me to build a safe place for myself and my son,” she told SFGATE by phone on Wednesday.

San Francisco police said they were investigating the fire, which was ruled suspicious. The investigation remains open and ongoing. SFPD said the store was locked and secured at the time of the closure. No arrests were made.

Frank’s Floral Shop began as a flower stand on the 19th and Irving before Frank took over a brick and mortar shop on Irving St. in 1821. He, his wife and children lived upstairs, Pehlivanian said.

Pehlivanian isn’t sure yet if she’ll rebuild.

“I’m caught in the middle now. It’s a painful experience both ways,” she said. “In order for me to reopen, remodel, the landlord needs to fix the place, but how long will that take?”

The outpouring of community support has been overwhelming, including a recent GoFundMe that raised more than $40,000, Pehlivian said.

“This guy not only burned my heart, he burned the hearts of so many people,” she said.

Anyone with information about the burglary or fire is asked to call the SFPD Tip Line at 1-415-575-4444 or send a tip to TIP411 and begin the text message with SFPD. Tipsters can remain anonymous.