AN APPEAL on social media has been circulating today (Mar 14) after a Burry Port man asked for anyone with information about his brother’s stolen bike to come forward.
Keri Mckibbin took to the social media platform after his brother, Gareth, who has Down’s syndrome, was attacked and had his bike stolen.
Keri Mckibbin said on Facebook: “My brother had this bag ripped off him last night whilst on his bike outside the Co-Op.
“The bike is thought to have been kicked and smashed and it has been stolen. My brother has Down’s syndrome and was unable to fight back.
“He is deeply distressed and is badly missing his blue giant mountain bike.
“It appears that the police know a minority terrorising Burry Port but say they are unable to do anything about them. Also, drug taking by the Co-Op seems to be rife.
“A zero tolerance approach to crime needs to start immediately. The town will only get worse if it carries on.
“Can the councillors please work together on both sides, drop any egos you may have and get something done please. Please sort this town out and work with the police and show the leadership required to do so or we won’t have a town left.
“Political correctness or sound bites are not acceptable to the people of Burry Port any longer or people will sort it out themselves.”
Burry Port councillor Amanda Fox said: “Gareth Mckibbins bike has been stolen tonight from outside the Coop in Burry Port.
“Nearly everyone knows Gareth and knows how much his bike means to him, he is devastated.
“Please if you know where his bike is get in touch!”
A Dyfed-Powys Police spokesperson said: “Police in Burry Port are investigating a theft of a mountain bike from a vulnerable adult from outside the Co-op yesterday evening. Anyone with information is asked to contact 101. Ref 32 of 14th March”.
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