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Custom Van for Terminally Ill Teen Stolen in London

The vehicle, crucial for 13-year-old Elijah Cariazo's medical transport, was taken days before a planned family holiday.

  • A custom van vital for the transportation of Elijah Cariazo, a 13-year-old with a rare muscular condition, was stolen in Hackney, London.
  • The van, customized for Elijah's medical needs, was taken just days before his family planned a holiday trip for Easter.
  • Elijah's mother, Onessa, appeals to the public to help find the van, described as their 'lifeline' and 'road to freedom.'
  • Metropolitan Police are conducting extensive searches and reviewing CCTV footage, urging anyone with information to come forward.
  • The theft has garnered particular concern due to the van's customization for Elijah's medical equipment and its importance to his well-being.
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