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Emily Chaplin had her Toyota Land Cruiser Prado and a Polaris stolen.
A terminally unwell Christchurch lady says she’s devastated by the theft of her truck, which she used to take her daughter and their horse to showjumping competitions.
Mom-of-three Emily Chaplin says her Toyota Land Cruiser Prado and a 4×4 Polaris farming car had been taken from her dwelling in Russley Rd, between 10am and 11am on Monday 4 January.
Her youngest youngster, 12-year-old daughter Phoebe, “lives for horses” however with out the Toyota they can’t tow their float to equestrian exhibits or acquire hay, she says.
The 44-year-old was recognized with metastatic bone most cancers in 2016 and she or he receives hospital remedy each three weeks. She has not been informed how lengthy she has to stay.
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Chaplin has additionally confronted quite a few different unlucky occasions within the final two years, together with having to be rehoused at quick discover.
“I’m devastated,” she stated.
“Dropping the Prado is one other vital loss to me and my daughter. Within the final 18 months I’ve misplaced my enterprise, relations and our dwelling.”
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Phoebe Murray, 12, is a showjumper and ‘lives for horses’ says her mum Emily Chaplin.
Phoebe hopes to turn out to be an equine vet and the household personal seven miniature horses, two foals and three grownup horses.
The theft of the Polaris means they can’t adequately are likely to their grazing web site, in Yaldhurst, Chaplin stated.
“The Polaris was the one means we are able to feed the horses and harrow the paddocks.
“We’re already struggling financially and may’t afford to exchange the truck, which was our solely car to tow a float to get to horse exhibits which is Phoebe’s largest ardour and one thing I would like to have the ability to take pleasure in along with her.”
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Phoebe along with her horse Lass.
“It simply appears as if when one drawback is sorted, one other arrives to take its place.”
Neither of the automobiles had been insured, she stated.
A police spokesman confirmed they’ve obtained a report of the stolen automobiles.
