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Heartless Thieves Rob Hospice of Crucial Equipment
6 Nov
Summary
- Thieves stole over £7,000 worth of essential tools.
- The burglary occurred at Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice in Oxenhope.
- Stolen items include power tools, hand tools, and gardening equipment.
Essential tools valued at more than £7,000 were stolen from Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice in Oxenhope near Keighley, following a break-in early on Wednesday. Thieves forced entry into a workshop and a gardener's shed, cutting locks to take a wide array of equipment.
The stolen items include power tools, hand tools, plumbing supplies, screws, and gardening equipment. Some of the tools had been in use for approximately 50 years, described as vital for tradespeople.
The hospice's maintenance team is now unable to carry out basic jobs on the site. This theft represents a significant financial blow, as funds that would normally go towards patient care must now be used to replace the stolen equipment and repair damage, straining the charity's budget.
Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice provides palliative care and support for individuals with life-limiting conditions and their families. Approximately 70% of the cost of running these essential services relies on donations and fundraising, making unexpected expenses like this particularly impactful.
