This is a real life story straight out of a novel - middle-aged bank manager disappears along with $3 million. Last Tuesday, Colin Carleton left home around 8.30am to go for a trail bike ride on his red Honda in Atherton, just south of Cairns in Queensland. But he didn't come home and hasn't been seen since.
But the cruelest part of the story is that his wife and three adult children are left confused and trying to cope with the fallout. There had been no formal complaint about any missing money at the bank but when he still didn't turn up after a couple of days, the bank wondered if they should look and see if there were any irregularities, and there were - $3 million worth. They have hired forensic investigators to pour over thousands of transactions and accounts.
There are lots of theories flying around town. Did he take off with the money, was he having an affair, did he have an accident? I can imagine how his wife must be feeling - how could he leave his family in such a mess.
His wife Anne and adult children Megan, Kelly and Dan are going through hell, not knowing where he is and the State Emergency Service's search for him has now been suspended. "He loved his family to death. He was always talking about them. This is just so out of character." a close friend said.
Mr. Carleton had been the bank's manager for more than 10 years and lived in Atherton most of his life. It seems that he was one of the most popular men in town. Until now!
If your going to reproduce stories on your blog at least get the families names correct. My aunty and cousins do not need people constantly repeating the story and adding their own little spin on it. Get a life...
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