BURGLARS who ransacked the home of an elderly mayor while he was being treated in hospital have been urged to examine their consciences after stealing his chains of office and sentimental items belonging to his late wife.
The semi-detached home of Mayor of Bridlington Michael Charlesworth, 79, was burgled over the weekend while he was being treated for a suspected stroke.
His safe was stolen, containing the gold mayoral chains, valued at ?15,000, along with his wife Jean?s engagement and wedding rings, and a ring he bought her to celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary in 2005.
Other items taken include a Salvation Army charity box and two laptop computers containing Mrs Charlesworth?s life story and her husband?s written tribute to her. She died in July 2010, aged 77.
Coun Charlesworth?s grand-daughter Samantha Scarlett, 20, who was mayoress until she began studying law at Leeds Metropolitan University last month, said: ?He might be the mayor of Bridlington but he?s a vulnerable, elderly gentleman and his house has been ransacked. It?s devastating.
?The took the safe and the chains are in there - they belong to Bridlington and they must be returned to the town.
?I just hope whoever has done this realises this is a mistake and they call the police or Crimestoppers so we can get everything back.
?They have taken two laptops, one with everything about the town council on and one with photos of nana and nana?s life story, and grandpa?s tributes to nana.
?If anybody knows anything suspicious, whatever it is, please let someone know.?
Miss Scarlett said her grandfather was aware of the burglary but is recovering well and is in good spirits.
?He says he?s got everything a sailor requires apart from money, which is one of his sayings,? she said.
Anyone with information can call Humberside Police on 101.
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