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BBC News
24-04-2025
- BBC News
Rotherham animal charity 'heartbroken' after van destroyed
Staff at an animal charity said they were "devastated" to discover the van they used to transport animals had been stolen and then and James Fryer set up Adaoptapaws in Rotherham in 2023 with the aim of rescuing and rehoming dogs and other charity's specialist van, which had cost £30,000, was stolen from a garage in Sheffield on Tuesday night and was found vandalised near Beeley Wood the next said she was "absolutely heartbroken" and added: "It feels like the world has ended – why do this to us as a charity?" The pair previously ran a pet shop but set up the charity after their business closed dogs they rescue are cared for at kennels in Bramley and Debbie said the work had "taken over their lives"."We're all volunteers," she said."We work 24/7 because we love animals, we want to help families keep their pets alive and well."James said the van had been used to rescue animals including "peacocks, tortoises, even donkeys".But when the vehicle was found on Wednesday morning, the engine had been ripped out and other components had been scattered across the nearby said the incident had happened at a busy time for the charity: "We currently have 40 rescued dogs at our kennels." The pair said the van was in the process of being repaired at a garage in Hillsborough when it was Yorkshire Police confirmed they had received reports that a grey Citroen Relay van had been stolen from Limestone Cottage Lane in Sheffield on Wednesday.A spokesperson for the force said: "Officers investigated the incident as far as reasonably possible."As no witnesses or CCTV have been identified, the incident has been filed pending further investigative opportunities becoming available." The charity set up a fundraiser to raise money towards the cost of replacing the said the charity is currently "grounded" and replacing the vehicle would not be easy, as new cages and fittings would be needed to convert a new said he was also seeking advice from his insurance the van was taken it had been loaded up with equipment in preparation for the charity to attend the All About Dogs Show in Newark."We had hoped to raised much needed funds," Debbie said."Now we don't even know at the moment whether we will be able to attend." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Yahoo
Burglars smash through glass door and take jewellery
Herts Police have appealed for information after burglars smashed through the glass door to a Watford home. Between 7.28pm and 7.34pm on Tuesday, March 4, the offenders broke into the Meadowbank property, in Oxhey, through the rear. Gold jewellery was stolen. In a message via the Herts Connected platform, police have asked that any information is shared by calling 101, quoting crime reference 41/20683/25. Another property was broken between 6.45pm and 7.45pm on the same day in High Street, Bushey. Herts Police described it as either a burglary or an attempted burglary and asked that information be shared quoting the reference force also called for information after a white Citroen Relay van was stolen from a St Georges Drive, Carpenders Park, home at 12.26am on Wednesday, March 5. During the night, the owner was disturbed by a noise coming from outside and went to look, at which point they saw a male in dark-coloured clothing inside the vehicle - which had been parked in their drive. The van, which had tools inside, was then driven off towards Little Oxhey Lane. Two other males in dark clothing, who are believed to have been working together with the driver, then ran off after it. It's owner still had the keys during the theft. The van has since been located and recovered. Anyone who has information or footage of anything suspicious nearby is asked to email call police on 101, or email oxhey@ quoting the reference 41/20705/25.
