Anger at theft from Bulwell pensioners' day centre

PENSIONERS hoping to enjoy the summer sun are furious after thieves stole hundreds of pounds of garden furniture.
Two large tables, four benches and four chairs have been taken from Marlstones day centre in Aldgate Close, Bulwell.
Police are investigating the theft which has left the centre's regulars angry and upset.
Tom Crofts, 85, from Bulwell, said: "It's disgusting. I'd like to put whoever did this in their place. Pinching off old people who can't do anything about it. Whoever did this must be a right shower."
Annie Smith, 95, also from Bulwell, who was been a regular at the day centre for the past five years, said: "We have to sit inside, but we want to be enjoy any nice weather this summer. You look forward to coming here when you live on your own."
The garden furniture was bought six months ago for £450, after fund-raising by users of Marlstones day centre.
It was taken some time over the weekend of May 30 and 31. Staff, who discovered the theft when they returned to work last Monday, have also expressed their anger.
Jackie Holmes, 63, a centre care assistant, said: "We had a private little place at the side where people could sit outside and play bingo, read, or drink a cup of tea or coffee. Now they have nothing."
Staff and pensioners now hope police can catch the thieves and find the furniture so it can be used once again during opening hours every Monday, Thursday and Friday.
Last week, police urged residents and businesses to be alert to burglars after a spate of city break-ins.
Police fear the warmer weather may make people more likely to leave properties insecure.
Anyone with information on the theft is asked to call Notts police on 0115 967 0999 or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.

(Reproduced from thisisnottingham.co.uk 8th June)

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