Small Business Owner Left Devastated After Truck Theft, Community Rallies to Help

A Tacoma business owner, Ron Baker, was left devastated after his box truck containing his entire gutter business was stolen from his property on Friday night. With no tools or equipment left to work with, it seemed like he would have to start from scratch. However, on Monday night, there was some good news as the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office informed KIRO 7 that the truck had been recovered.

Deputies discovered a man sleeping inside the truck during a response to an unwanted person call on 72nd Avenue South in Roy. Upon further investigation, they realized that the truck had been stolen and arrested the man for the theft. KIRO 7 is currently gathering more details about how the truck was found and the condition of the tools inside.

In the meantime, a GoFundMe page has been set up to assist Baker in purchasing new tools and equipment for his business. The community is rallying behind Baker in this difficult time, showing support for a small business owner in need. While it is uncertain if any of the stolen equipment has been recovered yet, Baker can rest easy knowing that he has a supportive community behind him.