jamesm Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 Just spotted this. Words fail me! http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/2011/09/20/callous-thief-steals-scotland-s-only-specialist-kids-ambulance-from-on-call-medic-s-home-86908-23433114/ -------- SCOTLAND'S specialist ambulance for sick children has been stolen from outside an on-call medic's home. The Subaru Forester 4x4 - bought last year after major fundraising efforts - was nabbed by a thief who pocketed the car keys during a housebreaking. Last night, medics and charity workers who helped raise money to buy the rapid-response, all-terrain vehicle were "devastated". The missing vehicle, which is decked out with intensive care equipment, is clearly marked as a kids' ambulance and has flashing lights and sirens. Police confirmed it was taken from outside a house in Johnstone, Renfrewshire, overnight. It was found to be missing at 7am yesterday when the burglary in Thomson Avenue was discovered. The ambulance is used to get sick kids from all over Scotland to the country's two children's intensive care units in Glasgow and Edinburgh. The vehicle, operated by the NHS's Scottish Paediatric Intensive Care Transport Service, gets medical teams to sick children quicker than normal ambulances. Spring It came into operation in spring 2010 and it was a godsend for medics during last winter's big freeze. They managed to reach every patient even though Scotland was at a standstill. The Subaru was partfunded by a s35,000 donation to Yorkhill children's hospital from the McRae Vision Charity, founded in honour of late rally star Colin McRae. Dr Jim Beattie, of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's women's and children's services, said: "We are shocked and saddened. "It is hugely disappointing that someone would steal such a vehicle, especially as it is very clearly marked as a paediatric ITU vehicle. "If anyone has information about this vehicle, we'd urge them to contact the police." Yorkhill fundraising manager Mhairi Wotherspoon said the charity were "devastated" by the news.
neill54 Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 Unbelievable as you words fail you lowest of the low!! Neil
wrx kenny Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 The ****er that stole it probably cant read thick knobend , you would just like 2 mins with these people kenny
amccan10 Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 There's some amount of scum kicking about!
kingboyk Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 Gosh that sucks, hope they get it back in one piece.
Big Gordon Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 Don't know what to say, these idiots should be strung up.
marko72 Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 (edited) Despicable act. Edited September 20, 2011 by marko72
BalliSTIc Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 One can only hope this doesn't cost lives.
scouk Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 (edited) No news on the vehicle being found or recovered yet, but a 35 year old has been arrested over the incident http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-14984537 Edited September 20, 2011 by ScoUK
BalliSTIc Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 No news on the vehicle being found or recovered yethttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-14984537 I think the story your link points to has changed... it HAS been found... TOTALLY burned out. Sick.
jamesm Posted September 20, 2011 Author Posted September 20, 2011 I think the story your link points to has changed... it HAS been found... TOTALLY burned out. Sick. Was just about to post that. The guy is up in Court in the morning.
scouk Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 I think the story your link points to has changed... it HAS been found... TOTALLY burned out. Sick. Yep.. just noticed the update... What a complete waste... Truely sickening!! Why.... really.....
spect Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 well maybe an audience for his court case could be a start, wish it was closer
marko72 Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 (edited) Yep.. just noticed the update... What a complete waste... Truely sickening!! Why.... really..... I agree. Wonder what the reason was, on drugs? Looking for drugs?? Joyride??? Why burn it out! Senseless. Edited September 20, 2011 by marko72
gus the bus Posted September 21, 2011 Posted September 21, 2011 Words fail me on this! personally I'd the *******!
dougieboy Posted September 21, 2011 Posted September 21, 2011 It was bad enough stealing the motor in the first place but too burn it out was just sick and twisted.
amccan10 Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 Good news on this one, Subaru UK are supplying a replacement free of charge Copied from their facebook page: "Subaru UK Many of you have been asking about the recent theft of a Subaru Forester ambulance in Scotland. We recently released this statement to the local press: "Subaru UK was deeply saddened to hear that a Forester 2.0D XC donated last year to the Yorkhill Children’s Foundation, and co-ordinated by the Colin McRae Vision Charity, was stolen at 7:00 am on Tuesday, 20 September, 2011 and has since been discovered burnt out. The £24,070 paediatric vehicle was stolen from outside an on-call medic’s home. It provided invaluable support to sick children from all over Scotland, transporting young patients swiftly and safely from rural areas, to intensive care units in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Edinburgh-based Subaru dealership, A F Noble & Son, will be supplying the Yorkhill Children’s Foundation with a replacement vehicle while Subaru UK complete preparations for a replacement Forester free-of-charge. This is expected to be delivered within the next fortnight. Marketing Director of Subaru UK, Kenyon Neads, commented: “Mindless acts of theft and arson such as this defy logic and have a huge impact on the lives of others. Everyone here at Subaru UK was devastated to hear the news and we are doing everything we can to return Scotland’s only specialist children’s ambulance service back to normality.” We will give you more information, including details of the handover of the replacement vehicle, as soon as we have them."
davey l wrx Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 It was bad enough stealing the motor in the first place but too burn it out was just sick and twisted. Shocking, hopefully he gets what he deserves. Good news though, Subaru UK are supply a replacement vehicle for a few weeks while they prep a new forrester to replace the burnt out one free of charge (can't get the works computer to sort out a link). They have released a press statement though so at least the paramedics will have a motor to use and a no cost replacement on the way. Thumbs up for Subaru on that one then.... Now who do we talk to about chocolate pistons and ringland seals then?
amccan10 Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 twitter, I sent subaru uk the news article the other day and they got this sorted so its worth a try :-P
davey l wrx Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 You never know. If they did something about the 2.5L engine issues in the new cars i might think about buying one. At least they've sorted this out though
G.Mac Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 Anyone hear what happened to the little scrote at the court yeaterday?
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