Trailer set up for Saanich senior after home ransacked An online fundraiser for Anne Tolmie, whose home was burgled multiple times while she was in hospital with pneumonia, surpassed its $10,000 goal in just a few days Jeff Bell Jun 4, 2024 4:03 AM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Previous Next 1 / 1 Rhys McKechnie, left, and David Chambers deliver the travel trailer to Anne Tolmie’s property. ADRIAN LAM, TIMES COLONIST Advertisement Expand Listen to this article 00:02:27 An online fundraising effort to help a Saanich senior whose home was ransacked and burgled multiple times while she was in hospital with pneumonia surpassed its $10,000 goal in just a few days. The money was collected to buy a trailer or mobile home for Anne Tolmie to live on her property, said friend and neighbour Saanich Coun.
Nathalie Chambers, who launched the fundraiser for Tolmie. Chambers said a trailer purchased in Nanaimo on the weekend is now on the Blenkinsop Road lot. The former owners sold the trailer at a discounted price of $8,000, said Chambers.
She said Tolmie’s house, an older structure, is beyond repair after what appears to be six separate break-ins in May. Saanich police continue to investigate the break-ins, where thieves stole antique china, vintage hats and other keepsakes, along with most of the furniture, leaving items from virtually every drawer and cupboard strewn everywhere. In addition, the basement was badly damaged .