Northern Territory Don't miss out on the headlines from Northern Territory. Followed categories will be added to My News. A Darwin family’s “faith in humanity” has been restored after their $50k caravan stolen in the dead of night was found, with their dream holiday plans now back on track.
On September 16 this year, Spencer and Michelle Smith woke to the devastating news that their $50,000 caravan had been stolen from a Winnellie compound. With three daughters, Mr Smith said his family – who had hopes to take a long holiday in the caravan – had been crushed by the heartless act. “We’ve been talking about doing a trip around the country for a good five years now,” Mr Smith said after the theft.
“It’s been a dream of ours for awhile – my wife’s inconsolable about it and I’m just trying to work out a solution.” But last week, Mr Smith got a phone call from police to say their caravan had been found. “Strike Force Trident called us and said ‘We’ve got your caravan’,” he told this masthead.
“I just felt like bloody crying, I didn’t actually realise the emotional impact it would have on me. “It’s hard to explain because we’ve got our big plan to travel and the thought of just never seeing the caravan again wasn’t all that attractive.” NT Police found the distinct looking caravan in a search.
Picture: NTPFES Despite the stress of the ordeal, Mr Smith said the outpour of community support had left the greatest impression on him. �.