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Accomplished Howick artist Joel Nicholls is calling on the east Auckland community for help after his car, which serves as his mobile art studio, was stolen in broad daylight at about 12.30pm yesterday, Monday, April 14, from Cook Street.
Joel had popped in to visit his mum before heading off to complete local mural art projects that afternoon.
Moments after arriving, he thought he heard his car start, but brushed it off.
Just five minutes later, he stepped outside to find it gone.
The vehicle is described as a battered old black Toyota Yaris, registration KUF303, with no badge and white paint on the bumper.
It might not look like much to a thief, but to Joel, it’s everything.
The car once belonged to his poppa and holds immense sentimental value.
More importantly, it was filled with his entire print range, packed ready to show to local businesses, along with his full toolkit and art supplies, all essential for his work as a mural artist.
“This car is how I make a living,” Joel says.
“Everything I use to work and showcase my art was in there. It’s just devastating.”
Witnesses reported seeing two women in the car, last spotted heading toward Botany at about lunchtime.
People with information about the theft or the car’s whereabouts should contact police on 105 or message Joel directly via the Artist Joel Nicholls Facebook page.
To support Joel, donations or art supplies can be dropped to the Times Media office at Level 1, 121 Vincent Street, Howick.
Let’s rally behind Joel and help him get back to doing what he does best – bringing colour and creativity to our community!
