Almost two months since his ute was stolen during an armed robbery at his workplace, Alex Duncan has found a new car.
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The 22-year-old baker and his colleague Josh Humphries were held at gunpoint when two men wearing clown masks entered the Trevallyn Gourmet Bakery on November 23.
The offenders escaped with Mr Duncan’s “pride and joy”, a 2007 Land Cruiser Utility.
An outpouring of support from the community saw an online fundraising campaign launched and an offer of a loan car from a local dealership.
“To know how many people actually tried to help was really good,” he said.
Returning to Launceston this week after a trip to Queensland to purchase a new car, the young baker said he was still “devastated”.
“My pride and joy is still out there somewhere.”
Investigations into the robbery are continuing with police asking anyone with information to call 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, which can be done anonymously.
Melissa Mobbs
A journalist with more than a decade of experience, Melissa Mobbs currently works as the Deputy Editor for The Examiner Newspaper in Launceston, and has a strong background in reporting on crime and the justice system. Send tips to Melissa.Mobbs@examiner.com.au or on Twitter via @melissamobbs.
A journalist with more than a decade of experience, Melissa Mobbs currently works as the Deputy Editor for The Examiner Newspaper in Launceston, and has a strong background in reporting on crime and the justice system. Send tips to Melissa.Mobbs@examiner.com.au or on Twitter via @melissamobbs.
