Thieves target family of toddler critically injured in house fire
Thieves have targeted a couple whose little boy is fighting for his life after a fire tore through their family home near Bundaberg.
Two-year-old Austin Cotteril suffered burns to 80 percent of his body in Tuesday’s house fire.
As he underwent hours of delicate surgery, his parents Mandy Oussounis and Steve Cotteril were being put up in Ronald McDonald House and had received amazing support from locals, including a bag of new toys and clothes for their children.
But as the couple spoke to the media of their son’s plight on Thursday, those much-needed goods, as well as Ms Oussounis’ handbag, were stolen from their room.
They have made a formal complaint and are now being put up in alternative accommodation by a community support group.
Austin’s supporters told 7 News they were extremely angry and disappointed, especially given the family had lost all their belongings in the fire.
The boy remains in a critical condition at Lady Cliento Hospital.
7 News has attempted to contact both the house and McDonald's but has not yet had a response.
