Today on Facebook the following post was shared in a local Basingstoke group: "Gentleman with severe walking difficulties just walked over an hour to our shop to get himself some food because some idiot stole his mobility scooter from ASDA yesterday afternoon. Please keep a look out chances are it's been dumped somewhere. Thank you"

We're worried the mobility scooter won't be found, and if it is, what condition it would be in. This could happen to any of us, or any of our family. I know I would be distraught if this happened to one of mine. Please help us raise some funds to support this man who has been through a lot. Today, this was just to get some food.

Please- let's show him what Basingstoke is really about- we won't let the thieves and bullies win. All funds raised will go in direct support to helping this man potentially get a new scooter, or repair it if it is found. Thank you for reading.