AN APPEAL has been launched by Jelleyman’s Heritage Arts Charity after the suspected theft of a vital life-saving defibrillator from its premises on April 19.
The device, donated by the British Heart Foundation, was a much-needed community asset and was stored in a heated external box to ensure it was accessible to the public at all times.
The theft has shocked and saddened members of the charity and the local community who could rely on the availability of this life-saving equipment.
Liz Gardiner, CEO of Severn Valley Training, which led the campaign to get the defibrillator installed at Jelleyman’s Mill, said, “We are devastated by this selfish act.
“This defibrillator was not just for Jelleyman’s – it was for the entire community.
“It was there to save lives.
“Stealing it puts people’s lives at risk, and I urge anyone with information to come forward.”
The defibrillator was installed to provide immediate assistance to anyone in the area experiencing a cardiac arrest. Quick access to a defibrillator can significantly increase a person’s chances of survival.
Jelleyman’s Heritage Arts Charity is urging anyone with information about the theft to contact Kidderminster Police by calling 101 or Cimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The charity
Jelleyman’s Heritage Arts Charity is a creative community based at Jelleyman’s Mill, a Victorian industrial site once at the heart of the Kidderminster carpet industry.
It aims to create a community hub providing creative, educational and therapeutic activities for the local community, with the long term goal of saving and restoring the site.
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