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Blind hedgehog stolen in Leeds van theft | Blind hedgehog stolen in Leeds van theft |
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A couple have urged thieves to return their beloved blind hedgehog after a van containing the creature was stolen. | A couple have urged thieves to return their beloved blind hedgehog after a van containing the creature was stolen. |
Stephen the hedgehog was inside the vehicle when it was taken from Albion Place in Leeds at about 08:15 BST. | Stephen the hedgehog was inside the vehicle when it was taken from Albion Place in Leeds at about 08:15 BST. |
Frank Tett, who runs Andrew's Hedgehog Hospital near Scunthorpe, said: "If he is dumped he could be in real trouble." | Frank Tett, who runs Andrew's Hedgehog Hospital near Scunthorpe, said: "If he is dumped he could be in real trouble." |
Mr Tett and his wife Veronica have been caring for the animal since June when he was brought to them after being sprayed with chemicals. | Mr Tett and his wife Veronica have been caring for the animal since June when he was brought to them after being sprayed with chemicals. |
Mr Tett, 80, had parked his white Vauxhall van outside Barclays Bank and was loading stock for his market stall when it was stolen. | |
"Stephen was in a cat carrier in the van because I take him with me to the market to raise awareness about the plight of hedgehogs," he said. | "Stephen was in a cat carrier in the van because I take him with me to the market to raise awareness about the plight of hedgehogs," he said. |
"I was gone a matter of minutes and when I turned around the van was gone." | "I was gone a matter of minutes and when I turned around the van was gone." |
Mr Tett added: "We're not bothered about our stock but worried sick about Stephen. Because he's blind he requires special care. | Mr Tett added: "We're not bothered about our stock but worried sick about Stephen. Because he's blind he requires special care. |
"He's such a good natured little thing and and if he's left on the road or something he won't have a clue what to do." | "He's such a good natured little thing and and if he's left on the road or something he won't have a clue what to do." |
Mr and Mrs Tett hand-rear and care for hundreds of hedgehogs at their home in Appleby. | Mr and Mrs Tett hand-rear and care for hundreds of hedgehogs at their home in Appleby. |
The charity is named after another blind hedgehog that the couple once looked after. | The charity is named after another blind hedgehog that the couple once looked after. |
They have reported the theft to West Yorkshire Police. | They have reported the theft to West Yorkshire Police. |
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