Minibus thieves target schools and groups
COMMUNITY GROUPS in Calderdale have spoken out after their mini buses were stolen by thieves.
Police in the district are investigating after five thefts and a further attempted theft of minibuses, were reported in the last two weeks.
On Friday April 29, a school minibus was taken from Rochdale Road, Todmorden. (Ref: 13220239624)
The bus belonged to the 8th/26th Scouts of Todmorden but was used by Shade Primary Shool for trips.
On Tuesday May 3, a minibus was taken from Hall Street, Halifax. (Ref: 13220239056). This one belonged to the Age UK Calderdale & Kirklees charity.
Chief executive Lisa Butland said: “We are deeply saddened by the theft of our minibus. We have around 50 clients who attend our day care centre in Halifax, some for more than one day
each week. I can assure you that our wonderful staff are working tirelessly to ensure that nobody misses out as a result of this loss.”
On Monday April 25, a school minibus was taken from Saville Road, Halifax. (Ref: 13220222003)
On Monday May 2, another school minibus was taken from Greenfield Terrace, Todmorden. (Ref: 13220237099) and on , Sunday May 8, a school minibus
was taken from Burnley Road, Todmorden. (Ref: 13220246350)
A further vehicle, similar to a minibus was damaged in what is believed to be an attempt theft on Park Road, Todmorden on Thursday May 5. (Ref: 13220240028)
Enquiries are ongoing into these incidents and officers are appealing to members of the public to come forward if they have any information which may assist by calling 101 quoting the crime reference number.