Doncaster pub fury after hamper to raise football team funds is stolen
The pub has issued a plea over the theft
Upset bosses at a Doncaster pub have hit out at a person who stole a hamper being raffled to raise funds for a children’s football club, describing it as ‘a new low.’
The House Martin on Wheatley Hall Road has revealed details of the incident - and urged the thief to return it.
Announcing the news via social media, a spokesperson wrote: “Looks like someone decided to help themselves to a hamper that WASN'T theirs.
“At 1:15pm on Tuesday 3 November, a hamper being used as a raffle prize to raise funds for Barnby Dun U14 Colts was STOLEN from The House Martin.
“Stealing is bad enough, but stealing from a fundraiser supporting local kids? That's a new low.
“The theft was caught on CCTV. So here's your chance to do the right thing.
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“Return the hamper immediately and we can resolve this without needing to hand the footage over to the police.
“Christmas shopping doesn't start with stealing charity raffle prizes. We want it back. Simple as that.”
Anyone with information can contact the pub with details.