A family have been left 'devastated' after their 'livelihood' was stolen by an alleged thief.

Dad-of-three, Dean Pitbladdo, who owns A.D.P Landscaping and Driveways, woke up on Monday November 10, to find his van, which contained all of his tools, had been swiped from Bughtlin Place in the west of the capital.

A neighbour reported seeing the white Ford Tipper, 2017 plate, being driven away at around 7am from the residential street.

Taking to social media, he shared: "My Ford tipper has been stolen, along with all of my tools. This vehicle and equipment represent my entire livelihood and having them taken away just before Christmas has been devastating.

"I’m angry and disgusted that anyone would do this and can’t quite believe it’s happening to me right now."

Jaymee Gorrie spoke to Ed

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