A callous thief has stolen £200 cash donated to help Atlantic rowers raise more funds for charity.The collecting jar was stolen from Park Road Stores in Fowey last week by a young man who was wearing a 'hoodie'.
Shop assistant James Barker bravely chased after the thief, but gave up after 200 yards when threatened with a rock.
The donations were given to support Fowey rowers Nick Histon and John Csehi take part in their Atlantic rowing challenge later this year.
The pair are very angry that someone could be so heartless as to steal money given by generous local people in support of a good cause.
Nick said: "We're devastated and very angry as the £200 could have bought a piece of survival equipment.
"The local fund-raising and support that people have given to us is much appreciated and very important to us - without it we couldn't hope to raise the money we want to raise for the National Society for Epilepsy and Cancer Research UK."
Nick and John have dreamed of taking part in the 2007 Atlantic Rowing Race for more than ten years.
They hope to set out with up to 40 others from the Canary Islands on the 2,500 mile trip in their two-man 23ft boat in November, with the aim of arriving in Antigua 50 to 60 days later.
Police have studied closed circuit television footage from Park Road Stores but have so far been unable to identify the thief.
Police Community Support Officer for Fowey, Linda Thomas, said: "If anyone has any information that could lead us to the suspect, please telephone St Blazey Police Station to let us know."
PCSO Thomas said the theft highlights the need for a Shopwatch scheme, which she hopes will soon be resurrected in the town.
The scheme, to be presented to the Chamber of Commerce later this month, is a cascade telephone warning system which would quickly alert retailers to criminal or suspicious behaviour.
"There are now at least 42 shops in Fowey and they would all benefit from Shopwatch. Similar schemes have been run successfully in the past.
But there are now several new businesses in town and the time is right for a relaunch," she said.
PCSO Thomas said of the incident: "The shop assistant in this case was very brave, which is commendable, but he was threatened and we don't want anyone to get hurt."
* Anyone with any information regarding the theft is asked to telephone St Blazey Police Station on 01726 812262 and speak to the officer on duty.
Wednesday, 11 July 2007
Monday, 18 June 2007
Rails Fitted
This week Nick has fitted the rails, seats, compass, bilge pump and solar panels!!!! Nice one mate!
We were hoping to get on the water but the oars haven't arrived yet. They should hopefully be here at the end of the week.
We can hear the sea calling to us now!
We were hoping to get on the water but the oars haven't arrived yet. They should hopefully be here at the end of the week.
We can hear the sea calling to us now!
Saturday, 9 June 2007
To the water!
We are waiting for the oars and rowing rails to arrive then we are ready to get on the water for the first time! How much longer????
Thursday, 7 June 2007
Friday, 9 March 2007
Progress
We’re getting there!
Last week I gave a talk to the Rotary club who were very kind to provide dinner for me that night.
The evening appeared to be a great success. I have also had two weeks off from work where I have really cracked on with the building of the boat.
My mum says when she grows up shes going to be a boatbuilder as she has got right into it.
We have had very useful input from Guinny our boat builder who without we would have been lost.
My Dad is home now aswell and has got his hands stuck into the building side of things. Unfortunately, Jon has been posted to Afghanistan, so we are all hoping he is doing fine which I know he will be.
We have appeared in the Cornish Guardian again, plus the Southern Daily Echo in Hampshire.
We have also had great news that the regatta comitte have agreed to fund a piece of equipment for the boat. Also my sister is expecting a baby any day now, so things will be less boat orientated for a while as we concentrate on her little campaign.
Last week I gave a talk to the Rotary club who were very kind to provide dinner for me that night.
The evening appeared to be a great success. I have also had two weeks off from work where I have really cracked on with the building of the boat.
My mum says when she grows up shes going to be a boatbuilder as she has got right into it.
We have had very useful input from Guinny our boat builder who without we would have been lost.
My Dad is home now aswell and has got his hands stuck into the building side of things. Unfortunately, Jon has been posted to Afghanistan, so we are all hoping he is doing fine which I know he will be.
We have appeared in the Cornish Guardian again, plus the Southern Daily Echo in Hampshire.
We have also had great news that the regatta comitte have agreed to fund a piece of equipment for the boat. Also my sister is expecting a baby any day now, so things will be less boat orientated for a while as we concentrate on her little campaign.
Thursday, 1 February 2007
Radio Stars!
Jon was on BBC Radio Cornwall again on Tuesday at 15:50.
Emma Lloyd kindly did a great interview with the aim of attracting local businesses to sponsor us. We really need a trailer too!!!!
Emma Lloyd kindly did a great interview with the aim of attracting local businesses to sponsor us. We really need a trailer too!!!!
Thursday, 4 January 2007
Sticky...
Tomorrow we will be joining the two halves of the boat together.
It’s still in the early stages but progress is very good.
Fingers crossed we put it together straight!
It’s still in the early stages but progress is very good.
Fingers crossed we put it together straight!
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