Boy’s stolen bike replaced by ‘sweet’ shop owners

Rob Harkness owns CNR Candy and Sweets in Blackall Terrace, opposite the Hospital.

Year 7 student and sweet-tooth Kurt with his new bike which, his father reports, has a tracking device attached.  

When a year 7 boy’s bike was stolen outside CNR Candy and Sweets in Nambour, owners Rob and Casey Harkness decided to take action. 

What followed was an outpouring of community support on social media, but still the bike was never recovered, leaving young Kurt devastated. But that didn't stop the Harknesses.

“We decided to buy Kurt a new bike,” Casey said. “It was a tough lesson learned, and we didn’t want him to be without his wheels.”

Rob added: “We’d like to say thank you to the people who went out and searched for the bike and to Nambour for being such an awesome little town.”

The owners of CNR Candy and Sweets said they were overwhelmed by the support they received on the Living in Nambour Facebook page for their gesture.

“I usually get the kids to put their bikes in front of the window so we can keep an eye on them, so they’re safe,” Rob said. “But on this occasion, I didn’t, so it was most unfortunate.”

CNR Candy and Sweets is a popular sweet shop located at Shop 2, 97 Blackall Terrace in Nambour. They offer quality and good value sweet delicious products, carefully selected by a long-time confectionery enthusiast, Rob.

“We specialize in confectionery and have a passion to give our customers the very best choices ranging from Australian to imported,” he said.

For those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth, the store offers a wide selection of sweets, chocolates, lollies, and other confectionery items.

CNR Candy and Sweets can be reached at 0413 899 232, and more information can be found on their website at cnrcandyandsweets.com.au.