Cakes on Collins, a local bakery in Kiama, was the target of a robbery on Wednesday, 6th of November, at 8:30 AM. Kelly Morgan, the owner, was opening the shop when an unknown male suspect seized the opportunity to steal two pink bags containing her grey macbook, cards, and other personal items.

Morgan had left her handbag visible to a delivery driver and an artist who was working on a mural outside the shop. With her back turned, the thief quickly grabbed the bags.

"That's when he came in and grabbed it. I heard a noise… but the fridges crack and make noises all the time so I just thought it was that," Morgan said.

It wasn’t until Morgan realised her handbag and one of the bags were missing that she asked if anyone had seen anything. "No one else saw it happen. It was so quick," she added. Fortunately, she had her phone and keys on her at the time.

Shortly after the incident, Morgan received a notification from her banking app, alerting her that one of her cards had been used at a Woolworths store. Staff at the store flagged the transaction, and Morgan and a friend confronted the suspect. 

"I think that's my card," Morgan's friend said to the man. When Morgan locked eyes with him, he fled the scene. Despite chasing after him, he managed to escape. Woolworths is reviewing store footage in an effort to identify the thief. 

The stolen card was later discarded by the suspect and found by a member of the public, who contacted Morgan to return it.

Despite the traumatic experience, Morgan has expressed her gratitude for the support from the Kiama community. "Lots of people from the community that I never met, just wanted to give me a hug and it was very nice," she said. The support continued throughout the day, with many people visiting her shop, and her cupcakes selling out.

As I visited Cakes on Collins this morning, a thoughtful local dropped off a potted plant to express their sympathy and support, a beautiful reminder of how the Kiama community comes together in times of need.