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Cambridge City Foodbank boss hits out at 'mind-blowing' van theft

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Steve Clay stands next to the partially destroyed van. Clay is standing to the left of the vehicle, frowning with his hands in his pockets. He is wearing a dark jumper, light rain jacket and navy trousers. The van next to him has its entire bonnet missing, leaving the inner parts of the van exposed. It is sitting on a residential street.

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Cambridge City Foodbank van put out of action after engine stolen

Overview

The chief executive of Cambridge City Foodbank has condemned the "mind-blowing" theft of the charity's primary delivery van, which was towed away and stripped of its engine. Cambridgeshire Police are investigating the incident, while the charity has launched a fundraising campaign to cover the shortfall of acquiring a reliable replacement vehicle.

Key points

  • Cambridge City Foodbank's primary transport van was stolen from Nuffield Close and had its engine compartment completely removed.
  • CCTV footage indicates thieves broke a window, prepared the vehicle, towed it away, and spent about two hours dismantling it before abandoning it.
  • The van was vital for transporting donations and delivering food parcels across eight centres in Cambridge.
  • The charity is fundraising to cover the expected shortfall in replacing the insured vehicle and has raised over £5,000 so far.
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