Help Replace Our Stolen Laptop & Rebuild After Burglary

Last night, my home in Auckland was broken into. I never imagined this could happen here — New Zealand felt like a peaceful sanctuary to me.

The thief forced open our gate and stole our laptop, which contained precious family photos spanning my son’s seven years and work projects I can never get back. Losing those memories breaks my heart every day — this is not for sympathy.

Since graduating a year ago, I’ve struggled to find a steady job. That laptop was my lifeline — the only tool to apply for jobs, complete technical interviews, and build a future. Without it, I feel stuck.

My son asked if his schoolwork and projects were stolen too. I couldn’t answer him. He used the laptop for his school assignments and entertainment, so losing it has deeply affected him. It’s heartbreaking to see him confused and upset, and this loss weighs heavily on us all.

We lost many belongings, but the laptop and my wife’s glasses are the most urgent to replace. She cannot drive without her glasses, and as I’m unemployed, her income is our only support. Losing her glasses has made life harder.

Unfortunately, we do not have any insurance to cover the stolen items. With the high cost of living in Auckland and no job, replacing these essentials feels impossible. I’m asking for help to buy a new laptop, replace glasses, improve security, and rebuild.

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