An elderly man with cancer had his mobility scooter stolen from his shed at the weekend. (July 21)

Norris Baxter, of Herald Walk, Temple Hill, woke up in the morning and headed to his garden to get the vehicle, when he released it went missing.

The 76-year-old, who suffers with tongue cancer, was becoming more active since getting his scooter.

Mr Baxter moved back into his home earlier this month after staying at Wilmington Manor care home since April.

His daughter, Andrea Szilagyi, 53, of Burnthouse Lane, Hawley, said: “He has been through so much this year. Getting home was his main goal.

“He had just started to do things on his own, like going to town for a cup of tea with my uncle, or going to Sainsbury’s.

“It was nice to know he was able to a bit more, and be independent.

“But now I worry how he is going to get bits and pieces he needs on his own, as I work full time, so can only see him twice a week.”

A spokesperson for the police, said: “Kent Police has received a report that a mobility scooter was stolen from a shed in Herald Walk, Dartford.

“The offence is reported to have taken place between midday on Saturday July 21 and 11am on Sunday July 22.”

“At present no suspects have been located.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Kent Police on 01474 366149 quoting XY/045354/18.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers in Kent anonymously on 0800 555 111.