Electrician whose van was taken during trip to Rotherham launches online fundraiser to cover cost of stolen tools

Dom Lercier was spending Christmas with his girlfriend Charlotte Beale when his van was stolen.

Dom Lercier (38), of Bristol, had his van stolen while he was staying with his girlfriend, Charlotte Beale, and her family in Rotherham over Christmas.

The white Ford Transit — which has the number plate PF12 NVC and LA Electricals branding on its side — was parked on Bawtry Road and was taken between 3pm and 10.30pm on December 27.

It contained thousands of pounds worth of tools and equipment including a work table, ladders and an electrical testing kit, as well as personal belongings.

Dom, who has worked for Bristol-based LA Electrical Services for five years, previously told the Advertiser that he had left the majority of his tools in Bristol but estimated the van and equipment were worth around £10,000 in total.

He said he had since discovered that the stolen equipment was not covered by insurance.

Anyone who wants to contribute to the fundraiser can do so by visiting https://bit.ly/2FdTjHQ

No-one has been arrested in connection with the theft.

Anyone with any information should contact South Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 14/188050/18.