Police have closed an investigation into damage caused to a charity's adapted minibus in a suspected theft attempt.

The Hamlet Charity, which has three sites around the city, had one of its two specially adapted minibuses broken into while it was parked outside the new adult centre in Marion Road, Thorpe Hamlet earlier this month.

Norwich Evening News: The yobs broke into the minibus and damaged wires underneath the steering wheelThe yobs broke into the minibus and damaged wires underneath the steering wheel (Image: The Hamlet)

Chief executive of the charity, Ellie Coulson, said the incident "couldn't have happened at a worse time".

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However, due to the cost, the charity can't afford CCTV to monitor the building and surrounding areas.

Now police have confirmed they've gone through all lines of enquiry but were unable to find the perpetrators. 

A police spokeswoman said: "We received a report that a vehicle had been tampered with at a charity in Marion Road, Norwich, between 10.30am on Friday, December 1 and 9.15am on Monday, December 4.

Norwich Evening News: CEO of The Hamlet said the incident could not have happened at a worse timeCEO of The Hamlet said the incident could not have happened at a worse time (Image: The Hamlet)

"Between those times, unknown suspect(s) have caused damage to a minibus. 

"Officers carried out a thorough investigation but now all lines of enquiry have been exhausted and the case has been closed. 

"Of course, we would always review any new information provided to us.

"If anyone has any information, please get in touch quoting crime reference 36/85474/23."

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People can also report any information online at norfolk.police.uk/tell-us or via email to anthony.mcdonnell@norfolk.police.uk.

Norwich Evening News: Police have asked anyone with information to contact them quoting crime reference 36/85474/23Police have asked anyone with information to contact them quoting crime reference 36/85474/23 (Image: Newsquest)

The charity, which has supported more than 500 families each year since it began in 1973, opened its new Marion Road facility for adult services on October 6.

Ms Coulson said: "We have already had to find the money for several expensive repair bills for this vehicle due to its age so someone damaging it deliberately is devastating for us."

Anyone who would like to support the charity can donate at thehamletcharity.org.uk.

Norwich Evening News: The incident is said to have happened between December 1 and December 4The incident is said to have happened between December 1 and December 4 (Image: The Hamlet)