A San Antonio couple, Aliana Salazar and Jonathan Gayta, are working to rebuild their small business, The Cozy Wick, after their car was stolen outside their Alamo Ranch home early Monday morning. The car had their entire market setup inside, including hand-poured candles they sell at markets across the city.

Theft Leaves Couple with Significant Financial Loss

The couple estimates the theft has left them with a significant financial loss of around $15,000 to $16,000. Each candle sold by The Cozy Wick is made at home and can take hours to pour, cure, and label, making the loss even more difficult to absorb heading into the weekend market season.

Despite the setback, the couple is leaning on community support, rebuilding their display, and remaking popular candle scents to stay on schedule. They are also asking for anyone with information about the theft to contact the San Antonio Police Department.

Original reporting: San Antonio, TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.