Children's photos stolen with laptop
Darren Cryne (35), owner of Cryne's convenience store on Holme Hall Avenue, Bottesford, fell victim to thieves who swiped his computer from his van.
Mr Cryne stored all photographs of his children on the machine, and as he had not made hard copies he fears the images could be lost forever.
He said: "The laptop isn't as important as it can be replaced, but I would like to retrieve the pictures of my kids because I hadn't backed them up.
"I would be so grateful if anyone who knows anything could come forward."
The businessman said the theft of the silver Dell laptop happened at around 6am on Thursday, right outside his own shop.
A Humberside Police spokesman said: "This kind of incident shows how easy it is to become the victim of car crime if valuable items are left in view when a vehicle is unattended.
"Items such as laptop computers are easy for thieves to sell on, and we would urge both businesses and members of public to think long and hard about taking such things from anyone who appears suspicious when approached."
Anyone with any information about the theft should contact Humberside Police on 0845 60 60 222.
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