Caerphilly Observer
Member Sign in Manage Membership
Become a Member - no ads
Menu
  • News
    • Senedd
    • Business
    • Newport
    • Opinion
  • Sport
    • Rugby union
    • Football
  • Membership & Subscriptions
  • Notices
  • Obituaries
  • About
    • Advertise
  • Sponsored Content
Menu

A thief raided an ambulance as its crew treated a patient

News | Richard Gurner | Published: 11:34, Thursday November 4th, 2021.
Last updated: 11:35, Thursday November 4th, 2021

Support quality, independent, local journalism…that matters

From just £1 a month you can help fund our work – and use our website without adverts. Become a member today

An emergency ambulance was raided as its crew treated a patient in Rhymney.

The theft took place in Tan-Y-Bryn, Rhymney, between 11.55pm on Thursday, October 28, and 1am on Friday, October 29.

A white and blue Vans rucksack was taken, which included an NHS iPad.

The ambulance was unattended as its crew dealt with a patient’s medical emergency.

The Welsh Ambulance Service is appealing for people with information to contact Gwent Police on 101, quoting reference 2100378977, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. The force can also be contacted via social media direct message.


Sign-up to our daily newsletter


Support quality, independent, local journalism…that matters

From just £1 a month you can help fund our work – and use our website without adverts.

Become a member today

Welsh Ambulance Service

Latest News

  • Elite Fitness, Newbridge Industrial Estate, Pontllanfraith, pictured in June 2025
    Gym firm eyes expansion for ‘Hyrox-style’ circuit trainingFriday, March 6, 2026
  • 25 Upper High Street, Rhymney, pictured in May 2021
    Four-bed HMO plan submitted for terraced houseFriday, March 6, 2026
  • The car park at Blackwood High Street
    Car park tariff hikes hitting ‘already struggling’ tradersFriday, March 6, 2026
  • Coleg Gwent student Lily Hawkins has been selected for the Dragons Academy
    Young rugby star a step closer to professional dream after academy selectionFriday, March 6, 2026
  • Gerwyn Price won Premier League Darts Night 12 in Liverpool
    Price reaches semi-finals – but Littler denies Premier League victory for Welsh duo in CardiffFriday, March 6, 2026
  • The Melody Makers Choir is aiming to raise £4,000
    Ladies’ choirs to perform at festival ahead of International Women’s DayFriday, March 6, 2026

Find out how the communities of Caerphilly County Borough get their names

Caerphilly

Legal & Public Notices

  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, March 5, 2026
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesFriday, February 6, 2026
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesFriday, January 23, 2026
  • Notice of application for a variation of a premises licence: Morgan Jones Bowling ClubThursday, January 15, 2026
© 2009-2026 Caerphilly Media Ltd, Caerphilly Miners Centre for the Community Watford Road Caerphilly, CF83 1BJ. Incorporated in Wales No. 07604006.