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A thief broke into a playgroup on Monday and stole tablets used to teach children how to use computers. <\/p>\n
Helen Williams, who owns Markham playgroup in Blackwood, Caerphilly, said she felt “destroyed” by the burglary.<\/p>\n
She said she has been overwhelmed by the response of parents who have begun fundraising to replace the technology before the children return in September. <\/p>\n
Police said their investigation is ongoing. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Ms Williams went to check on the playgroup on Monday and discovered two laptops, six tablets and a camera had been stolen.<\/p>\n
The playgroup owner said: “I was absolutely gutted that someone would take them off the children in the community. I feel destroyed.”<\/p>\n
The children, aged between 2 years and 4 years, use the technology to learn how to use computers.<\/p>\n
One parent started a fundraising page after hearing the news.<\/p>\n
“It shows the people in the community really care. We work so hard, and it is overwhelming that a parent would set this up, it makes me feel appreciated,” said Ms Williams.<\/p>\n
Gwent Police said it attended the scene after receiving reports of a forced entry believed to have happened between 12:50 and 01:00. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n