LARA Bingle's $250,000 Aston Martin has been stolen in what appears to be a targeted attack.
The dark blue James Bond-style 2008 Vantage Coupe disappeared from a secure carpark at the base of the couple's luxurious apartment block in Bondi, Sydney.
The luxury vehicle was bought for the model by her partner, cricketer Michael Clarke.
Police confirmed they are investigating the incident, which they believe happened yesterday.
Ms Bingle could not be reached for comment but she wrote on social networking site Twitter: "Aston GONE . . . KARMA."
"What a way to start a year . . . I want it back."
The 22-year-old model had been in Melbourne supporting Clarke, who was playing for Australia in the first Test against Pakistan at the MCG.
However, she is believed to have returned to Sydney alone some time yesterday and was inside their home when the sportscar was stolen from the Campbell Pde complex.
Neighbours have reported that other car spaces were also broken into as the thieves searched for the car.
A source close to Ms Bingle, who declined to be named, said she was "shocked" and "frightened" over the incident.
"She can't believe it - she's really upset," the source said. "Michael is not here and she's quite frightened."
Clarke was said to be making plans to return from Melbourne last night to be by his fiancee's side following the end of the first Test.
Spokesmen for the couple refused to comment.
Police would not reveal if they had any leads into the theft but are believed to be reviewing CCTV footage.
Ms Bingle was given the luxurious vehicle as an early Christmas present in December last year.
At the time she admitted the car was hard to handle.
"I am not the best driver," she said. "It's kind of difficult to drive. It's a heavy car."
The V8, a distinguished Eastern Suburbs feature, made Bingle an instant and easy paparazzi target.
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