Special Wheelchair Stolen From Corona Child With Down Syndrome

CORONA (CBSLA.com) — Police Friday asked for the public's help in finding a stolen wheelchair used by a 4-year-old child with Down Syndrome.

Police believe the Kid Car Xpress was taken from the front porch of a Corona home in the 300 block of W. Grand Boulevard between 10 p.m. Wednesday and 6:30 a.m. Thursday.

The little girl is unable to walk, making her dependent on the wheelchair for transportation.

(credit: Corona PD)

"The child is currently a pre-school student and is unable to attend school without wheelchair assistance," the Corona Police Department said in a statement.

The wheelchair is pink and costs several thousand dollars to replace.

If anyone has information regarding the whereabouts of the wheelchair, please call the Corona Police Department at (951)736-2330, option 3.