Kirstin Nicholson, The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper
A Barham postal worker was taken by surprise when his work vehicle was stolen on Wednesday, February 16.
Ben Timms, of the Barham Licenced Post Office, was out on his delivery run when he came across another driver in need of help at around 10am.
The male driver had lost control of his Holden Commodore on Barham Road, Barham, about 7km east of Moulamein Road. The car had travelled down an embankment and struck a concrete storm water drain before bursting into flames.
Photo: The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper
Rushing to assist, he grabbed the fire extinguisher from his own vehicle to prevent the fire from spreading. While performing his good deed, the driver of the burning vehicle fled in Ben’s utility, driving east along Barham Road.
Police are appealing for anyone with information – including those who see a white Volkswagon Amarok with NSW registration EGB 46P, with a silver bull bar and white canopy, to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
This article appeared in The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper, 24 February 2022.
