THIEVES raided a charity office and made off with computer equipment.
Thieves who ransacked Dee-Tex on River Lane Industrial Estate, Saltney, also attacked a van and caravan parked on site before fleeing with their haul in the charity’s van.
North Wales Police are investigating the break-in which is thought to have happened at about 9pm on Tuesday and which was also captured on CCTV.
The three computer systems taken were worth about £2,000 and other electrical equipment worth £500 was also stolen.
They smashed the headlights of a white van – causing £600 worth of damage – and also targeted Mr McManus’ personal caravan which was parked on the compound.
Finally, they made off with the stolen goods in a yellow van belonging to Dee-Tex.
Director Brian McManus said: “I feel like screaming from the houses. We work so hard to help other people so this has come as a massive blow for us.”
Mr McManus was alerted by a security guard on Tuesday evening and made a late-night inspection of the unit. He said: “My wife was in floods of tears. We were in shock.
“They have kicked both doors open and just ransacked the office.
“After this we will make this unit the depot but move our administration elsewhere.”
Mr McManus said the CCTV footage shows three men were involved in the break-in.
Anyone with information can call North Wales Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Dee-Tex, based at the Brymau 4 Trading Estate on River Lane, sells secondhand clothing and donates the proceeds to charities across Flintshire and Chester, including Miles for Smiles and Save The Family.
It also provides work for ex-offenders, people with learning disabilities and the long-term unemployed.