A SECOND-YEAR building apprentice has been left without her tools after they were stolen following a devastating crash.
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Jess Drady was in a car accident before Christmas Day and was admitted to Westmead Hospital for a week where she was treated for head, neck and abdomen injuries.
Ms Drady’s brother David returned to the crash site and discovered the tools and parts from Ms Drady’s ute had been stolen.
“I just started to build up [my tool collection] and get everything,” Ms Drady said.
“Now I have to start from scratch again.”
Stolen items included a toolbox, a drill, an impact driver, handsaws, chisels and screwdrivers as well as personal belongings and some of her daughter’s toys.
Car parts included the wheels, the tray, a battery, seat covers and the light blower attached to her bull bar.
When Ms Drady posted about the incident on her personal Facebook account, it received more than 70 comments and 300 shares.
“It’s really overwhelming. I’ve had people offer to donate old tools,” she said.
Ms Drady said she wanted to “move forward and forget about it.”
“I’d like to finish [my apprenticeship] off without the stress of worrying about how I’m going to get to and from work, get my daughter around or get to doctors’ appointments,” she said.
Canobolas Local Area Command Detective Sergeant Andrew McLean said while the matter was still under investigation and he was not able to comment, he reminded people to be vigilant with vehicle security.
“Make sure your vehicles are locked even when you’re at home,” Detective Sergeant McLean said.
“The other issue is people are still leaving their valuables in vehicles when they’re shopping.