Wheelchair taken from Norwich Theatre Royal caught on CCTV

CCTV footage shows a wheelchair being taken from Norwich Theatre Royal on August 30, which staff say was stolen. 

In the footage, an individual enters the building from Theatre Street, before taking one of the wheelchairs from the foyer and heading towards Rampant Horse Street just after 4pm.

There was no show taking place at the time of the incident. 

CCTV footage shows the individual leaving the building with the wheelchair (Image: Norwich Theatre Royal)

Two more wheelchairs are missing from the venue, which are believed to have been taken between August 28 and 30. 

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A representative for Norwich Theatre Royal said: "We're really saddened by the act, these wheelchairs are crucial for us to provide the best visitor care and experience.

"They're used regularly and somebody has taken away this vital piece of equipment."

One of the stolen wheelchairs was found by a member of the public (Image: Norwich Theatre Royal)

The theatre was contacted by a member of the public who had found one of the wheelchairs, although it was damaged beyond repair. 

One of the theatre's corporate sponsors, Gleniston Facilities Management, has pledged to replace the missing wheelchairs. 

Police are looking into the incident.