Thieves target charity twice in two weeks

A sustainability charity is appealing for donations after two break-ins in as many weeks.

Vision 21's van was broken into overnight on 5 April. Thieves also targeted the charity's Reclaim furniture shop on Lansdown Industrial Estate, Cheltenham, in the early hours of 14 April, and stole a card reader, a sewing machine, tools and two bikes.

James Cooke, CEO, said: "This is a real blow to our small team and volunteers who work tirelessly to promote a more sustainable Cheltenham. But we're determined to keep going, and we're asking the community to stand with us."

Gloucestershire Police said enquiries are ongoing and anyone with relevant information should contact them.