Sydney police have initiated a search for an opportunistic thief who stole a Krispy Kreme van from a service station in Carlingford, northwest of Sydney, Australia. The bandit absconded with the vehicle, which held approximately 10,000 doughnuts intended for delivery to various locations in Newcastle, including holiday-themed and traditional doughnuts.
The incident occurred around 3:30 am (AEDT) while the van’s driver was inside the service station, according to a statement from Krispy Kreme.
The suspect, described as an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander woman in her thirties with long dark hair, is believed to have seized the moment to take the van while the driver was making his payment. She was last seen wearing dark clothes and carrying a white handbag. The stolen vehicle, a white LDV van bearing the NSW registration DG94MY, lacked tracking devices.
Krispy Kreme’s Head of Supply Chain, Lenny Reddy, has reassured customers that despite the unexpected event, there has been minimal disruption. “Our Krispy Kreme team is working to replace the 10,000 stolen donuts, which are handmade fresh each day, at their intended destinations,” Reddy said. The company extended an apology to affected customers and expressed appreciation for the NSW police’s quick action. It is currently offering a 50 percent discount on in-store purchases to emergency workers as an expression of gratitude.