Police are this week investigating the theft of a mobility scooter from a charity volunteer on the Island.
The victim, a male aged in his 40s and from Newport, is a volunteer at the British Heart Foundation store on Taylor Road in the town. He travelled to the store using a mobility scooter, which was then parked at the front of the building.
The scooter was last seen safe where it was parked at 11:00 last Thursday (26th June). However, by midday, the scooter had gone.
Investigating officer PC Matt Wilford said:
“Both the victim and his wife use the scooter, and have had to obtain alternative help just to get around as a result of this theft.”
The scooter is described as quite unique. It has:
- Electric blue panelling with a black seat cover, battery cover and foot rug.
- Four wheels (two large at the rear, and two small at the front).
- There is a label/motif, by the power meter, which states ‘PMC’.
- The batteries to this scooter have been taken from another model.
- The cover on top of the batteries sits at an angle, rather than sitting flat.
- The owner has also told police that the ignition has been modified and is no longer key-operated; instead it has a flick switch. This has been connected together using an eyelet from a tarpaulin, which still has some of the fabric attached.
Investigating officer PC Matt Wilford added:
“We’re appealing for any witnesses who may have seen someone taking the scooter or using it in the area.
Article continues below this advertisement “Sightings of a blue mobility scooter abandoned in the local area since 12pm on Thursday, June 26 are also encouraged.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Newport Police Station by phoning 101. Mini-com users can phone 18001 101. Information can be given anonymously by phoning the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
