A student “can’t describe how much it hurts” after their live-in van was stolen and burned, destroying all their possessions.
Nate, based in Kings Langley, received a phone call on November 12 saying that the "beloved" van, which was their home, had been reported on fire in Norfolk.
Hertfordshire Constabulary confirmed that a white Ford Transit campervan was reported stolen from Kings Langley between 7.30pm on November 1 and 7am the following morning but was later found “burnt out”.
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Nate, a herbal medicine student, said: "I can't describe how much this hurts.
“Someone stole my van and all my stuff then set it on fire. Who knows what happened in the 10 days it was missing.
“The engine was removed and it had been set on fire.
“There's now an open investigation so really hoping they can catch the people who did this.”
A fundraiser has been set up to raise money for a new home and replace stolen belongings.
Nate added: “Thank you to everyone supporting me through this, you're really keeping me going.
“I'm so grateful for the donations, they are really helping and giving me hope for rebuilding my home and life.”
In the fundraiser a friend said: “This van was a home, a safe space, their only means of transport, and all their savings went into it.
“Nate has lost the most sentimental items that make a home a home, their childhood teddy, pictures, and gifts from family and friends.”
The student had been working part time to fund their course while travelling to Betonica School of Herbal Medicine in Devon for seminars.
The fundraiser added: “I am writing this on their behalf, as it is a hard time and a horrible experience to relive and explain.
“We would be so grateful for your donation if you can but if you can't please share Nate's story to help them get back on their feet after this traumatic event.”
Anyone with information has been asked to contact police on 101 quoting crime reference 41/88858/22.
Information can also be reported online at herts.police.uk/report.
GoFundMe here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/helpnatereplacestolenhome?fbclid=IwAR3hDXwHhlBEtPG3UTidUfCFVAqsT1Fiu0SnXu6BZ0uIOvgvEoyFrYmoQYo
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