Charity warehouse robbed of around 18,000 LEGO sets for sick children

The supposed big smiles of children in a hospital turned to tears of a charity founder. Fairy Bricks founder, Kevin Gascoigne, shared that he was devastated when he learned that their headquarters had been robbed last Sunday.

Around 18,000 sets of Lego were stolen in the charity's warehouse at Moldgreen, Huddersfield.

The charity is now calling for everyone who spots any of the stolen sets to call the police.

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Break-in at the headquarters

On Monday, Fairy Bricks posted on their social media accounts of the horrific sight that welcomed them at their warehouse.

We are saddened to report that we have suffered a devastating robbery at Fairy HQ over the weekend. We still have asses the full extent of the stock taken. Our van has also been stolen. @WestYorksPolice are fully aware and are working to apprehend the criminals. pic.twitter.com/UwLmzrREvI — Fairy Bricks (@fairybricks) July 13, 2020

According to their initial post, the charity's van was stolen along with the sets of Lego bricks. One of the photos posted show a small opening made on one of the warehouse walls. Neighbor informed Gascoigne about the incident on Monday morning. The neighbor told Gascoigne, "I came down, and that was it. I witnessed the devastation and saw what they'd taken. We've been in bits."

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Call for help to bounce back

Gascoigne describes the incident as a dark place in which their charity is put. However, the founder is positive that they will bounce back immediately because the kids need them. Fairy Bricks already coordinated with the West Yorkshire police. As authorities are already on the case, the charity is also calling for help from the community. On Tuesday, Fairy Bricks posted on their social media accounts the photos of the building bricks which were stolen.

They called for those who might notice unusual sales of the same building bricks models in large volumes. According to the charity, they urge the public to report this to the police for proper coordination immediately.

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Fairy Bricks' advocacy

Since 2014, the charity has been giving away building bricks to sick children in the United Kingdom. Last year, they were able to give away 50,000 Lego sets. During the coronavirus pandemic, they were able to donate more than 32,000 building bricks sets to children of NHS workers. After the incident, the charity garnered positive noise online. Gascoigne said that the positive comments they received mean more than the number of items that they lost. Even hospitals who witnessed the advocacy of Fairy Bricks take place, sent their support to the group.

So sad to see this happened! Fairy Bricks help so many patients. We send lots of love and support to Kevin and his team. @Leeds_Cares @fairybricks @Leeds_Childrens @LeedsHospitals https://t.co/AAtorg5cqI — Children's Day Care And CSAL (@ChildrenLounge) July 14, 2020

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