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Theft of wheelchair from Broughty Ferry charity shop branded “deplorable”

The wheelchair was stolen from the Capability Scotland charity store in Broughty Ferry.
The wheelchair was stolen from the Capability Scotland charity store in Broughty Ferry.

Thieves who stole a wheelchair from a charity shop in Dundee have been blasted as “deplorable”.

The wheelchair, which was for sale in the Capability Scotland shop on Brook Street in Broughty Ferry, was valued at around £40 and was taken some time between 2pm and 4pm on the afternoon of Saturday December 2.

A stool, which was valued at around £10 was also taken by the thieves.

Both items were on display near the door just outside the shop.

It is the second time the shop has been targeted in the last few years after a push chair was stolen in 2014.

Broughty Ferry councillor Craig Duncan urged those responsible to listen to their conscience.

“Rightfully the charity has reported it to the police,” he said.

“Who in their right mind would wish to steal from a charity shop?

“If someone has had a bit too much to drink and thought it was funny then they should give an anonymous tip-off and have it returned.

“If it was a more conscious act then it really is deplorable.

“I would urge anyone who knows anything to get in touch with the police.

“Hopefully someone has a twang of conscience.”

The shop’s manager, Barbara Cowie, urged those responsible to return the items or pay for them.

She said: “The police have been notified.

“The items were taken from the door in the afternoon.

“It’s the second time this has happened in the last few years. I’m not sure there is much we can do about it.”

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said the force was investigating the theft.

The spokesperson said: “Police Scotland can confirm it is dealing with a theft of items from a charity shop in Brook Street, Broughty Ferry, which happened between 2pm and 4pm on Saturday December 2.

“A wheelchair and footstool, which were for sale and were on display outside the shop, were taken.

“The street would have been busy at the time, so it is thought that shoppers may have seen the person responsible pushing the empty wheelchair away.

“If you have any information which could help us, please call 101. Our reference is CR/31614/17.”

Capability Scotland is a charity providing a variety of services for disabled children and adults across the country.

These range from education, employment and care, as well as equality campaigns.