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Family's Plea After Son Dies, Caravan Vanishes
22 Nov, 2025
Summary
- A toddler tragically died after his heart suddenly stopped.
- The family's deeply sentimental caravan was stolen hours later.
- A CCTV shows a dark car reversing and attaching the caravan.
A Victorian family has been devastated by the alleged theft of their deeply sentimental caravan, just hours after the tragic death of their three-year-old son, Merson Melville. Merson's heart had stopped on October 24, and he passed away on November 1, surrounded by loved ones. The family then discovered their vintage caravan was stolen from Karingal Drive late on November 2.
CCTV footage captured the moment a dark car reversed towards the caravan before a person attached it to their vehicle and drove away, with a second car reportedly acting as a lookout. The family has pleaded for the caravan's safe return, emphasizing its irreplaceable sentimental value and the memories it holds of their superhero-loving son.
A GoFundMe has been established to support the family with funeral costs and financial strain. Merson is remembered as a joyful boy who filled rooms with happiness. The caravan is described as a 1976 York model with specific distinguishing features. The theft has been reported to the police, who are investigating the incident.
