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Cancer Patient's Van and Tools Stolen
26 Feb
Summary
- Young man fighting aggressive cancer had his van and tools stolen.
- Vehicle and equipment valued at £20,000 were taken from his home.
- Sister set up a fundraiser to help replace stolen work essentials.
A 25-year-old man, Tommy Holland, who is undergoing chemotherapy for stage four Burkitt Lymphoma, has experienced a devastating setback. While he was in the hospital for his third round of treatment on February 10, 2026, his Nissan Navara work van, fully loaded with tools, was stolen from outside his home near Corby. The combined value of the vehicle and its contents is estimated at £20,000. Ring doorbell footage captured the thieves struggling to drive away with the stolen van.
Mr. Holland, who lives with his fiancée, expressed his heartbreak over the loss, emphasizing the van was his pride and joy and that the theft has stripped him of his work essentials. His sister, Georgie Holland, has set up a GoFundMe to help him replace his tools and van, enabling him to return to his livelihood once he recovers. The fundraiser has already garnered over £6,000, with Mr. Holland expressing deep appreciation for the support, which has given him hope.
Northamptonshire Police confirmed the theft of the grey Nissan Navara shortly before 11 pm on February 10, 2026. Initial inquiries have been made, but the vehicle has not been recovered, and no arrests have been reported. Mr. Holland is set to have another chemotherapy cycle in early March, after which he will learn if further treatment is required. His sister noted that the theft is preventing him from returning to work as soon as he recovers, underscoring the importance of replacing his equipment.
