Adelaide Açaí Alley closed after cruel Christmas break and enter
A devastated young entrepreneur’s mobile dessert business is out of action after thieves stole all his equipment on Christmas night.
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Ryan Halabi’s dream of running a mobile business took a heartbreaking turn on Christmas night when thieves broke into his food truck and stole essential equipment.
SA Police confirmed they are investigating the theft of the generator and ice-cream maker from Açaí Alley on Hamilton Terrace, Paradise, on Wednesday night, December 25.
Mr Halabi, who invested his savings into starting the mobile food truck, said he was crushed by the theft.
“I am devastated and heartbroken. A lot was invested into this family business and for the machine along with our generator to be stolen, it is very upsetting,” he wrote in a post on Facebook.
The theft left Mr Halabi reeling but he was determined not to let this setback define him.
“We are working hard to try and work out things but it is hard, and we will need time,” he posted.
“We have contacted the police and are doing our best to search for the criminals and the stolen machinery. We have some camera footage that is very vague and are searching for further security footage of any action overnight.”
He urged anyone with information to come forward: “Please, if anyone knows of any suspicious activity that happened over Christmas night on the street of Hamilton Terrace in Newton alongside Thorndon Park, direct message us here.”
The response has been overwhelming, with many people offering words of encouragement and donations to help Mr Halabi rebuild.
Mt Halabi’s uncle Jason Dean launched a GoFundMe campaign aiming to raise $10,000 to replace the stolen equipment and get the mobile Açaí Alley back up and running. In just 24 hours, the campaign raised more than $2,500, with donations pouring in from supporters.
“I’ve always admired Ryan’s drive and positive spirit, and I know he has so much more to give to his community,” Mr Dean wrote. “With your help, we can turn this setback into a comeback.”
You can donate to the GoFundMe page here.
Anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the area, or has any dashcam or CCTV footage or any information on the whereabouts of the stolen items should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au.
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