Callous thief steals disabled veteran’s car
A WAR veteran who lost three limbs in Afghanistan has been left devastated after thieves broke into his home and stole his specially adapted car.
Gary Jamieson, a former sergeant in the Scots Guards, woke yesterday morning to find his black Audi Q7 had been taken.
The 37-year-old, who lost both legs and an arm in a Taliban bomb blast, had his car fitted with the private registration plate NO08 LEG in reference to his lost limbs.
Police are investigating and an online appeal by Mr Jamieson, of Strathaven, Lanarkshire, has been shared thousands of times. He wrote on Facebook: ‘Just got up and some dirty c*** took my car can you please keep your eyes open for it my reg plate will stand out it’s NO08 LEG ITS A BLACK Q7 please can you share this.’
Mr Jamieson’s son Kyle, 1 , also appealed for help and posted: ‘As most of you know Gary drives a Audi Q7 with the registration NO08 LEG.
‘Our house was broken in to last night and Gary’s car was stolen so if anyone sees a Audi Q7 and looks quite suspicious please check they could have changed the registration but inside the car is all Gary’s equipment to drive considering he’s a triple amputee.
‘Please share Strathaven area thanks, let’s get this scumbag caught.’
The father of three was serving with the Scots Guards in Helmand in 2010 when he lost three limbs in a roadside bomb explosion. He had been in Afghanistan only four days and was on his first patrol on his second tour with 1st Battalion when he stepped on the improvised explosive device.
He was flown to Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham, where his family were warned his chances of pulling through were slim.
He spent six weeks in hospital and was then transferred to Headley Court, the Ministry of Defence’s rehab centre in Surrey.
Mr Jamieson has spoken of how important the black 4x4 car is to him, previously telling The Independent that getting back on the road was a huge boost to his freedom. He said: ‘Without the car I’d have been doolally, cooped up in the house.’
Since leaving the forces, he has organised numerous fundraising activities and raised thousands of pounds for fellow veterans.
Last year, he and his wife Claire took over the running of the local Chapelton Inn.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: ‘Officers are investigating and inquiries are under way. Anyone with information is urged to contact officers at East Kilbride on 101.’