Big Brothers Big Sisters Windsor said its outdoor barbecue disappeared from its premises over the weekend.
The barbecue was used every week to help feed kids who have not been matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister.
"It's a really important asset to our agency so it was really distressing to us when it was taken," said executive director Becky Parent.
Not the first time
This isn't the first time the barbecue has been stolen. Parent said it was locked to a brick post with a thick chain until it was stolen almost one year ago.
"So when we got it back, we bolted it into the ground with almost two-inch bolts right into the cement," she said.
"It was shocking to us that someone would have the tools to steal it. They obviously came prepared."
Forced to buy a new one
Parent believes the barbecue was stolen by someone "in a desperate situation," but she is sad to see something get stolen which supports children three times a week.
The agency has filed a police report but has yet to receive any feedback.
"Our next step is to replace it with a new one. I think we're going to keep it inside now."
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