A South Australian couple who lost musical equipment valued at $15,000 when their car was stolen in Deer Park are hoping the public can help find the missing instruments.
David Clark and Kate Townsend’s car was stolen in April and although it was eventually found, all of their belongings were gone.
Mr Clark and Ms Townsend haven’t given up hope of getting back their equipment. Three weeks ago, someone left the couple’s laptop and accordion at Williams Landing train station.
“I will never give up hope of finding one of the guitars and the concertina,” Ms Townsend said.
“Our daughter-in-law checks ebay every day and we’ve put things online to try and get attention.”
The couple run a live music centre and said the items were worth more than money.
“They have sentimental value,” Mr Clark said. “The concertina is my grandfather’s and comes from England. It’s over 100 years old.
“The other guitars we had made … so there aren’t many like this in Australia.”
The couple have had to replace glasses, hearing aids and mobile phones that were in the car when it was stolen.
Melton Crime Investigation Unit’s Detective Robert Henley said police were appealing for the public to help find the instruments.
A 40 year-old Werribee man appeared in Sunshine Magistrates Court last week charged with several offences in relation to the stolen vehicle. The case was adjourned until September.
