Business Owner Gives Tools to Man After Work Van Stolen in Fort Lauderdale
A Heartwarming Act of Kindness
After a man’s work van was stolen in Fort Lauderdale, a fellow business owner saw his story and gave him a much-needed donation.
The Story of Keith Carter
Keith Carter, owner of Carter Boy Decor, has been running his own decor business for over 30 years. He specializes in drywall and other restoration work. On January 19, his van, which had over $30,000 worth of tools and equipment, was stolen from his driveway near Northwest 21st Court and 28th Terrace.
The Theft and Its Consequences
The theft of Carter’s van put a major wrench in his business as he had to start from scratch. He had to spend six days searching for his van, but through word of mouth and digging on his own, he was finally able to locate it.
The Find and the Aftermath
The van was found parked outside an apartment complex in Lauderhill and was taken to a tow yard. Unfortunately, the thieves had gutted the van’s equipment, leaving Carter with nothing.
The Kindness of Rob Reiner
Carter’s story caught the attention of Rob Reiner, the owner of Ultimate Tools Corp in Pompano Beach. Reiner felt compelled to help Carter and decided to donate some of his company’s tools to get Carter back in business.
“My wife was watching NBC6 and you guys were doing a news story, and it caught my attention real quick, and I said, ‘We gotta be able to do something,”’ Reiner said. “Keith came in the next day and we went through what we could give him and how to use them and put him back in business. Hopefully, it gives him a fresh start and a way to go forward.”
Carter’s Gratitude
Carter is immensely grateful for the donation by Reiner and the folks at Ultimate Tools Corp. The tools will allow him to get back to work and start rebuilding his business.
“I’m thankful,” Carter said. “I’m putting the pieces together but I owe a lot to these guys for helping me out because they actually gave me all the essentials that I really needed to get started, so that was the main part of this whole journey. I was able to have some stepping blocks to be able to move forward, so I’m very grateful for that.”
Investigation and Next Steps
As police continue to investigate the theft of Carter’s van, they have dusted the van for fingerprints. Anyone with any information is urged to call Crimestoppers at 954-493-TIPS.
Conclusion
This heartwarming story is a reminder of the kindness and generosity of strangers. Reiner’s donation has given Carter a fresh start and a chance to rebuild his business. We hope that this story will inspire others to pay it forward and make a difference in their communities.
FAQs
Q: Who stole Keith Carter’s work van?
A: The identity of the thieves is currently unknown, but police are investigating the case.
Q: How did Carter find his stolen van?
A: Carter found his van after six days of searching through word of mouth and digging on his own.
Q: What did Rob Reiner donate to Keith Carter?
A: Reiner donated tools from Ultimate Tools Corp to help Carter get back in business.
