Heartless skelms broke into a creche in Vrygrond and stole 120 Santa Shoe Boxes meant for children from three different ECDs.
Thieves forced open the door of the Early Childhood Development Centre where the Krismis boxes were being kept on the premises of the Where Rainbows Meet Training and Development Centre, which sees to disadvantaged children in the community.
The NGO is run by Mymoena Scholtz and her husband, Anwar.
The skelms first broke the fence and then the door, ripping open the boxes filled with toys, stationery, toiletries and clothing for young children.
RIPPED UP: Gifts for kids at 3 Vrygrond creches
Mymoena says the gifts were meant for children at Princess Educare, Little Dreams and Phumlani Educare which they have adopted and given Christmas parties to.
“This breaks our hearts because these gifts were specially packed and decorated by children from Reddam House,” she explains.
Children left with empty boxes. Picture supplied
“These children were looking forward to receiving a gift because many of them do not get to experience getting a gift.
“These boxes were filled with luxuries, toiletries, clothing and stationery.
“These people broke open the door and the fence, and just ripped open the boxes.”
Varke stole kids' Christmas gifts. Picture supplied
Police spokesperson, Siyabulela Malo, says cops have yet to make an arrest: “A case of house breaking has been opened for investigation following a break-in at a crèche in Vrygrond, Muizenberg [yesterday] at 8am.”
If you would like to assist with Santa Shoe Boxes, please contact Mymoena on 073 261 8864 / 021 205 34 96.
ANGRY: Mymoena Scholtz.