Vehicle stolen with young girl's wheelchair & special equipment inside: Now, she's missing school



MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee car thief has robbed a little girl of her most prized possession. Her mother says the cargo that was inside that vehicle is more valuable to their family than the vehicle itself. And because of this theft, the young girl is missing school.

The family just moved to Milwaukee from Georgia. Brittany Robertson says she didn't realize the auto theft problem in Milwaukee was this bad.

She's now asking that the thief do the right thing.

Amor



Seven-year-old Amor has a laugh that melts your heart.

"Her name, Amor, means love in Spanish and her middle name means faith, and she's definitely given us a lot of love and required a lot of faith," Robertson said.

Amor has a neurological disorder called Rett Syndrome. Her mom describes the disorder as being trapped in one's own body.

"It takes their speech. It takes their walking, their use of their hands," Robertson said.

Brittany Robertson and Amor



On Friday morning, December 18th, Amor and her mom were getting ready for school near 55th and Custer.

"Went out, started the car, came in to get her. She was already ready. Got back outside and the car was not there," Robertson said.

Robertson says she was more upset about what was in the trunk than she was that her car had been stolen.

"My initial reaction was, her wheelchair was in the car," Robertson said.

Amor's wheelchair is specialized, and fitted to her small body. It cost thousands of dollars, and it could be months before Amor could get a replacement.

Amor's family now has to carry her around the house.

"We feed her in a wheelchair -- to keep her at the right posture. At school she's in her wheelchair. She needs it for the school bus," Robertson said.

Amor missed school on Friday, and she probably won't be able to go to class on Monday.

"She shouldn't have to miss school because she doesn't have a wheelchair," Robertson said.

Stolen 2013 red Hyundai Accent



The stolen vehicle is described as a 2013 red Hyundai Accent, with license plate: 259-UFH. The vehicle has some driver's side bumper damage.

Amor's wheelchair is purple and black.

Robertson says she hopes whomever stole the vehicle will do the right thing.

"Hope to get my car back, but if not, at least let me get my daughter's chair," Robertson said.

Amor



Robertson says there was also specialized equipment for her daughter's legs in the car. That equipment allows Amor to stand, and is supposed to help her learn to walk.

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