‘Despicable’ thieves target charity shop
STAFF at a charity shop staff have been left devastated after it was targeted by thieves who stole cash and donations.
Burglars smashed their way into Headway, on Cheadle High Street, some time between closing at 5pm on Saturday and Monday morning when staff arrived to open up.
The thieves got into the shop safe and stole cash and donations for a raffle, together worth £400.
It is the latest charity to fall victim in a spate of break-ins over the past three months, which police have described as ‘despicable.’
Jane Crocker, shop manager, said: “We are all absolutely devastated. It is difficult to believe that someone could be so cruel as to vandalise and steal from a charity shop.
“Our customers have be so supportive and we are determined to bounce back from this demoralising incident.”
The charity, which supports people with brain injuries, is appealing for people to help it get back on its feet.
Jane added: “We have reopened and are appealing to anyone who would like to support us by volunteering or donating some now much-needed stock.”
The Beechwood Cancer Care shop, on Bramhall Lane South, in Bramhall, had cash and costume jewellery worth £600 stolen in a raid discovered on Monday, March 13.
Among others to be targeted are the Barnardo’s store, on Market Street, Marple, and the Oxfam on Princes Street, Stockport town centre.
A foodbank on Higher Hillgate, town centre, was also broken into between May 9 at 4pm and May 10 at 1pm.
A police spokesman said: “It is a despicable act to break into a charity shop and then steal from it.”
Call police on 101. To help Headway call Jane on 428 9459.