A MOTHER has praised her town for coming to the rescue after thieves stole her daughter's birthday and Christmas presents.
Thieves entered Penny Hall's home days before daughter Jessica was due to celebrate her second birthday.
However, after an appeal on Facebook, dozens of gifts have been donated ready for Jessica to unwrap tomorrow.
Miss Hall said: "I want to say a big thank you to everyone who is giving my daughter toys. She will be made up.
"I've had more than 30 people bring toys. I'm so grateful.
"I didn't expect this much help.
"Random strangers have got in touch wanting to help and dropping off presents.
"I'd be lost without them. If I could give everyone a medal, I would."
Miss Hall, 26, left her flat in Tennyson Avenue, Bridlington, on Sunday at 12.45pm and returned at 3.15pm to find the presents missing.
She said: "I got back and the door was open. I never leave it open or unlocked. Even when I'm in the flat, it is locked.
"All the presents were under the tree, which was wrecked.
"I just cried when I saw all the presents were missing. I couldn't stop crying.
"I hope whoever has done this is happy they've taken off a kid."
Besides a selection of toys, jewellery and a TV were stolen.
Miss Hall, who has reported the theft to the police, said: "The police came on Sunday night and have taken some fingerprints.
"It has made me jumpy. I just can't get my head over someone nicking my daughter's Christmas and birthday presents.
"I want whoever's done this to tell my daughter they're sorry."
Police are appealing for help with their enquiries.
A spokesman from the force said: "Several items of jewellery, a Sony flat-screen TV and cash were stolen along with children's Christmas presents.
"The jewellery stolen was as follows; two silver rings, three gold necklaces and gold earrings.
"The gifts stolen were a Baby Annabell doll, a dog- shaped cuddle cushion, along with jigsaws and children's Mini Mouse clothing.
"Anyone with information about the burglary or anyone who may have been offered these items are should call Bridlington Police Station on the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference number CW/2086429/2014."
The spokesman is also warning that anyone handling stolen goods could receive a prison sentence.
The spokesman said: "Handling stolen goods is a crime.
"Knowingly buying stolen goods is an offence that can carry a longer prison sentence than from actually stealing them.
"If you know anyone who is buying or selling stolen goods, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
"You won't be asked your name and you could receive a cash reward."
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