Small business owner's moving truck stolen, leaving his company crippled

Detroit man's moving business owner's truck stolen

He says the vehicle used for his moving company was stolen, leaving him to have to spend money to rent vehicles if he wants to stay in business.

DETROIT (FOX 2) - Marcus Matthews always dreamed of being his own boss.

"I quit Ford Motor Company, and this became my full-time occupation," he said.

The backstory:

The father of three's dream of owning a moving company and dumpster service was in full motion.

"I was employing people, I knew it was an opportunity to help people and feed my family at the same time," Matthews said.

He says he needs help after he says his moving truck with the company’s name on it, was stolen from a gas station on Hamilton Street.

"I couldn’t believe it," he said.

On Saturday after wrapping up a moving job, he parked his truck at the gas station away from his home. But when he returned on Wednesday to prep for a new job, the reality set in.

"I lost a lot," Matthews said.

Security video shows someone driving truck, leaving the lot around 4:30 a.m. Monday. On video the image does not show the driver clearly.

"It had been missing for two days before I realized it was missing," he said.

And its not just the truck, Matthews said - adding that the contents inside are just as valuable.

"I had dollies, straps, shrink wrapping blankets," he said. "A slew of tools."

Matthews says his truck is insured, but he’s not sure it will cover everything.

Police are investigating the case, but he is hoping for the public's help.

If anyone sees his vehicle, he wants them to call police - the Michigan license plate number is DE 46144. Matthews also set up a GoFundMe to keep his business in motion.

If you would like to donate, go to the GoFundMe page HERE.

"Any help right now greatly appreciated," he said.

The Source: Information for this story was taken from an interview with Marcus Matthews.