Items donated to Turkey earthquake appeal stolen during burglaries

Humberside Police has launched an investigation after reports of two burglaries at businesses in Wednesday Market, Beverley at around 1:40am on Sunday 5th March.

Intruders gained entry to a restaurant’s upstairs storage area and several items of bedding and clothing, donated to help those effected by the earthquake in Turkey, were stolen.

A break-in was also reported at a nearby beauty salon where extensive damage was caused, and beauty items and electronic equipment was stolen.

Speaking about the incident Detective Inspector Matthew Grantham said: “We are following up on several lines of enquiries in relation to these two burglaries and would appeal for anyone with information to come forward.

“If anyone has been offered bedding or clothing, I would appeal for them to get in touch too.

“It is appalling that someone has taken clothing and bedding so generously donated for such a worthy cause.”

A Humberside Police spokesperson said: “If anyone has any information that would assist with our enquiries, please contact us on our non-emergency number 101 quoting log 43 of 5 March 2023.”