Cedar Park Community Rallies Behind La Di Da Glow Studios Owner After $17K Theft on Mother's Day

Small business owner Nathalie Sterling of Cedar Park is facing the daunting task of piecing her business back together after a break-in resulted in the theft of $17,000 worth of equipment from La Di Da Glow Studios and Jewelry Lounge. Sterling, whose business offers mobile spray tan services and recently expanded to include permanent jewelry, discovered the loss on Mother's Day when she found her garage emptied of crucial tools and inventory. In a statement obtained by FOX 7 Austin, Sterling reflected, "First, I was in complete shock," and shared the disturbing realization that every piece of jewelry, along with the mobile spray tan booth that sparked her business, was stolen.

The local community has since rallied around Sterling, raising $5,000 through a GoFundMe campaign to help her recover from the setback. With resilience, Sterling is determined to continue operations, stating in a FOX 7 Austin interview, "I do forgive that person," and emphasized her intention to rebuild despite the circumstances. Echoing this sentiment, a similar report by Franetic highlighted Sterling's commitment to forgiveness and the hope that the perpetrator would "realize the impact that has been done in my life."

Cedar Park police are actively investigating the theft, although no suspects have been arrested to date. The department is urging anyone with information to come forward and provide tips via the Cedar Park tip line, assuring potential informants that they can remain anonymous. This community effort, in recovering Sterling's lost assets, could be pivotal in the case and for the future of La Di Da Glow Studios.

The ongoing support from Sterling’s community speaks to the connections and goodwill that small businesses often foster in their localities. Nathalie Sterling told Franetic, "It’s genuinely rewarding for me," reflecting on the core motivation behind her service-oriented business. In such times of trial, the value of community shines through, as does the resilience of entrepreneurs like Sterling, who, in the face of loss, are ready to start anew.