AVON and Somerset Police are appealing for information after a mobility scooter was stolen from a disabled resident.

The mobility scooter, which is estimated to be worth around £1200-£1500, was stolen on July 17 from Whitecross Road.

Unfortunately, the resident had no insurance cover.

A spokesperson from Avon and Somerset Police said: "At approximately 9.45pm on Wednesday, July 17, we received a call from a man reporting his disability scooter had been stolen from Whitecross Road in Weston-super-Mare.

“An investigation was carried which resulted in someone being charged with theft. They will appear in court later this month.

“Unfortunately, the scooter, a TravelScoot Escape, has yet to be recovered and we’d ask anyone with information about its possible whereabouts to contact us.

Weston Mercury: Here's what the scooter looks like.Here's what the scooter looks like. (Image: Resident)

“If you can help, call 101 and provide the call handler with the reference 5223173330.”

If you think you could help, you are urged to get in touch.