It had been converted by the family of Elijah Cariazo, who described it as his ‘lifeline’ (Picture: Met Police)
Heartless thieves have stolen a van that was specially modified to transport a terminally-ill 13-year-old boy.
Scotland Yard has issued an urgent appeal to help find the grey Ford Transit Custom after it was broken into in Hackney, east London, and driven off on Tuesday, March 26.
It had been converted by the family of Elijah Cariazo, who described it as his ‘lifeline’.
His mum Onessa said: ‘I am appealing to everyone to keep an eye out for Elijah’s lifeline, this is not just a vehicle, it is our road to freedom. Without it, our poor boy cannot see in his final days. Every day is an extension, and we thank God.
‘This vehicle cannot be easily replaced and it is his 14 birthday in a few short days. We had hoped to take him away with his medical team to enjoy the surroundings of the countryside which he loves so much.
‘If you see a vehicle of this colour parked up unattended or don’t recognise it, please report it to the police, it may be nothing, but we need everyone to keep their eyes peeled and thank them in advance, this means so much to our family.’
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