Overview

• An unknown man broke into Jelli Studios at around 5 am on Wednesday, making off with children’s iPads, bikes, laptops and other personal items.
• Ellison has said she felt physically sick and heartbroken as she shared CCTV images of the suspect on social media to generate leads.
• The former Brookside actress is offering a substantial cash reward for information that identifies the intruder or leads to the location of the missing items.
• A good Samaritan returned one of the stolen bikes within hours of Ellison’s appeal, prompting her public thanks and renewed calls for tips.
• Police and Ellison continue to pursue community tips in an active investigation, highlighting security challenges for small independent arts venues.