Hillside’s Alison Aguis has pleaded for the return of her car after it was stolen last weekend. 80099 Picture: JOE MASTROIANNI
By LAURA WAKELY
WHEN Alison Aguis discovered her car had been stolen from her Hillside home, she cried for days.
The creamy, off-white 1983 Toyota Cressida was worth little in terms of monetary value, but to Ms Aguis it was a link to her brother, who left the car to her in his will.
To add insult to injury, the car also held her husband Charlie’s calliper frame and was the only mode of transport for the couple, who both have limited mobility.
Ms Aguis said the car was stolen sometime between Friday 13 April and Saturday 14 April, at around midnight.
While she heard her dogs barking, no car started, leading her to believe the thieves may have pushed the car down the street before starting it, or towed it.
Ms Aguis said she was “shocked” people would steal a car with a disability sticker clearly in view.
“How low can you be?” she said.
“They could see it was a disabled person’s car and they took it. They had no heart, no thinking, no inkling or nothing.”
The couple have been able to borrow a car in the meantime, but Ms Aguis said nothing could replace the sentimental value of her car.
“I just keep saying to my brother, I’m sorry Robbie, I’m sorry,” she said.
“It holds so many memories. All I know is that it’s gone.
The Aguis are hoping a local service station may have footage of the car, as it had an empty fuel tank when it was stolen.
But Ms Aguis doesn’t hold much hope with having her beloved car returned.
She appealed for anyone with information about the theft or anyone who may have seen a creamy, off-white 1983 Toyota Cressida to contact police.
“How would they feel if it was them or their mother or father that was disabled and had their car taken?” she said.
“To whoever stole the car, have a heart. Let the police know where it is.”
Anyone who has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au
