Police trawl CCTV after matchday car thieves leave disabled Sheffield Wednesday fan stranded
Disabled fan arrived back to where car had been parked to find it gone
Cruel thieves left a disabled football fan stranded, by stealing his wheelchair accessible van while he went to watch his beloved Sheffield Wednesday.
The blue Ford MPV had been parked near the junction of Herries Road and Wordsworth Avenue, near Southey, on Sunday afternoon, ahead of the Owls’ game against Blackpool on Sunday (November 1).
But when the disabled fan returned to the vehicle after the game, it was gone, presumed stolen.
It left him stuck with no way home, as he was unable to to get a regular taxi for mobility reasons, and facing a wait of some hours to get hold of suitable alternative transport.
It is understood the vehicle had been parked up at around 1pm.
South Yorkshire Police confirmed that they were investigating, and are appealing for information to help them find the van and catch the thieves.
They said in a statement: “Shortly after 4pm on Sunday (1 November), we were called to reports of a theft of a vehicle at Wordsworth Avenue, Sheffield.
“It is reported that between 1.10pm and 4pm on Sunday a Ford MPV was stolen from the location.
“Officers have conducted enquiries including exploring potential CCTV opportunities, but have been unable to identify a suspect, and the investigation has been filed pending further information coming to light.”
Anyone with information which may help the investigation is asked to contact South Yorkshire Police online or by calling 101, quoting investigation number 14/191691/26.