Yahoo News Despicable thieves ransack Teesside Hospice and steal parcels meant for terminally ill
Thieves have ransacked a Teesside Hospice warehouse, leaving a trail of damage behind them.
Staff arrived at their Linthorpe Road, Teesside Hospice Retail Shop and Head Office on Tuesday, May 21, to be greeted by the devastating sight of smashed windows, criminal damage, and stolen goods. Hospice staff say thieves broke into the warehouse ovenight or in the early hours of the morning and stole stock that was donated by supporters across Teesside.
The stolen goods consisted of packed parcels of items that were donated and sold through Teesside Hospice eBay site which directly supports those living with a terminal illness and their families.
A Teesside Hospice spokeperson said: “The police are working with us to try as best as we can to bring these people to justice. To steal is one thing, but to steal from a local hospice who directly supports Teessiders and their loved ones is despicable.
“Those affected by the goods stolen have been contacted and refunded for their missing parcels, and we are taking every action to develop the security of our warehouse. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank our community for their continued support for the last 42 years. Without you, we would not be here to support the 3,000 vulnerable people living with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses in Teesside, every year.”
If you’d like to support Teesside Hospice, please visit teessidehospice.org or call 01642 811140.
A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said: "Police received a report of a burglary at Teesside Hospice shop on Linthorpe Road in Middlesbrough around 8:50am on Tuesday, May 21. The burglary was reported to have taken place overnight or in the early hours of Tuesday.
"Enquiries are continuing and anyone who may have information is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting reference number 094432. Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.".
