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Cobar volunteers win Vinnies regional sales award The volunteers at the Cobar Vinnies store reer, get on the job training and add to your enjoy meeting like-minded souls, finding secare all smiles this week after recently win- resume. ond-hand treasures and basically just being at ning a Vinnies sales award. “But, we’re also pretty sure you’ll really the heart of your local community.” Vinnies Regional Manager Tanya Godden, announced the Cobar store has been recognised for achieving Outstanding Sales in Quarter 3, January to March 2023. “Cobar hasn’t fully recovered from where they were prior to COVID, but they have had a steady increase in their sales month on month, quarter on quarter,” Ms Godden said. “We are very grateful to the generous public who donate good quality, pre-loved items for us to sell in the retail shop. “Our customers continue to support the Vinnies shop, and enjoy coming in to find a treasure, or to find designer items at a bargain price. “We need them to continue supporting the shop to ensure the longevity of Vinnies in Cobar. All proceeds from the sale of donated items stay in the local community and provide a substantial source of funding needed to run our local programs and services to assist people experiencing disadvantage.” Vinnies volunteers help to bring a little dignity, comfort and hope to those who need it most and Ms Godden said it’s for these people, that their volunteers really do make a difference. She said Vinnies always welcome more volunteers. “By volunteering, you can be sure you’re Cobar Vinnies volunteers Vivienne Davis, Kate Nicholson and Josie Wilson. making a difference for those in need. “For some Vinnies volunteers, this is a chance to give something back to the community, to use their skills and experience to make Police are appealing for information re- commenced an investigation into the circuma difference in the lives of people who need garding a break and enter to a business in stances surrounding the incident. assistance the most. the industrial estate last month. As inquiries continue, investigators have “For others, it is a chance to develop new Police have released CCTV footage of three released CCTV vision of a person who may be skills and experience in a supportive environ- suspects who stole firearms and property from able to assist with their inquiries. ment. the premises. The person depicted is described as being of “If you are passionate about the planet, your The group forced their way into the business Caucasian appearance and of medium build. community and thrifting, we’re always on the in Tenth Street between 2.30am and 5.30am on He is shown wearing a red t-shirt, dark lookout for awesome people to join our team March 27. shorts, dark shoes and dark material covering of volunteers,” she said. It’s alleged they stole 10 firearms, two motor- his head/face. “Our shops offer our volunteers a creative, cycles and a safe containing cash and docu- Police are urging anyone who witnessed the supportive and rewarding environment. ments. incident – or who has dashcam or mobile “Being a shop volunteer gives you the Detectives attached to Central North Police phone footage from the area – to contact Cobar chance to develop new skills, boost your ca- District and the Rural Crime Prevention Team Police Station or Crime Stoppers.
Appeal for information about thieves
Wednesday April 26, 2023 The Cobar Weekly Page 3
