Stolen charity cash replaced

Four-year-old Brooke Keesmaat shows her specially-made wig, after a man came up with the money to replace the cash stolen in a burglary at her home.

A Milford Haven four-year-old, whose genetic condition means she'll never have hair, is being helped after money intended for a custom-made wig was stolen.

Brian Skuse saw Brooke Keesmaat's story on ITV Wales, and has donated £500 for a replacement.

A Milford Haven four-year-old, whose genetic condition means she'll never have hair, is being helped after money intended for a custom-made wig was stolen.

Brian Skuse saw Brooke Keesmaat's story on ITV Wales, and has donated £500 for a replacement.

"People in Pembrokeshire have been so nice and friendly" said Brian, who moved to the area a few years ago.

"I wanted to give something back to the community, and I thought this donation would be the rightful thing to do".

The theft of cash that had been collected to buy a four year old girl a much-needed wig has been described as "despicable" by police.

Brooke Zeemaat has a genetic condition that means she has no hair. The money was stolen her home in Milford Haven.

Kevin Ashford reports.

Dyfed Powys Police are appealing for witnesses following the theft of £500 in cash from a home in the Mount Estate, Milford Haven.

The theft occurred in Larch Road between 12:30pm and 5:30pm on Tuesday 18th September 2012.

Detective Geoff Asson said “This is a particularly despicable theft as the money taken was raised to help a four year-old girl who suffers with a severe condition. “

Brooke Keesmaat suffers from Ectodermal dysplasia, which causes baldness. The £500 stolen was intended to purchase a custom made wig for Brooke.