Special needs group left devastated after thieves ransack centre
A support group for adults with learning disabilities is appealing for help after a break-in which saw thousands of pounds worth of goods stolen.
Right Track, based off Goldthorn Hill in Wolverhampton, provides a base for adults with special needs where they can attend to do some gardening, arts and crafts and other activities.
But the building was broken into earlier this month, volunteers have said, with more than £2,500 worth of goods taken.
The rooms were also ransacked and property damaged.
Martyn Jones, a volunteer at Right Track, said it was "very upsetting".
"It's a place to get them – the people who come to us – out of their home environment. Their parents, carers have said it has changed their lives," he added.
"That's why it's so upsetting. They damaged the back door breaking in and then ransacked the centre looking for valuables. They damaged several inside doors too, and went through filing cabinets and personal lockers. They must have been looking for cash."
Martyn and other volunteers are now appealing for any help the community may be able to offer in getting the group back on its feet.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said officers are investigating: "We are investigating a burglary at a community centre in Goldthorn Park, Wolverhampton, which happened between 8pm on Friday, January 31 and 11.30am on Saturday, February 1.
"The offenders used lock cutters to open metal gates and after making an untidy search, left with a number of power tools.
"Anyone with any information can contact us, quoting crime reference 20WV/28574T/20, via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or call 101 anytime. To remain anonymous please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
Anyone able to offer help or support can email righttrackwolves@gmail.com.
