police investigating the theft of 12 prize-winning guinea pigs from a top breeder have not ruled out - a rival competitor . heartbroken owner tony tancock believes only an expert could have targetted the dozen show-quality guinea pigs stolen leaving more ordinary rodents behind . tony , 56 , has won accolades for his specially-bred cavies and has shown them off at events around the country . coping with a fear of flying might require counselling , therapy or even just getting aboard and gritting your teeth until you 're back on terra firma . but he was devastated after a thief snuck into an outbuilding at his home in crediton , devon , to steal his prized pets leaving eight behind . robbed : police investigating the theft of 12 prize-winning guinea pigs from top breeder tony tancock -lrb- pictured -rrb- have not ruled out - a rival competitor . sabotage : heartbroken owner tancock -lrb- pictured -rrb- believes only an expert could have targetted the dozen show-quality guinea pigs . but pop down to a rather unremarkable industrial estate in devon and you might be able to conquer your terrors for good . at least that 's what former pilot andy wilkins , 56 , says . he has recreated the interior of a boeing 737-800 in one of the estate 's units to help fearful flyers . prepare for take off : pilot andy wilkins has created a replica boeing 737-800 to help people with flying phobias . the high-tech simulator is located in an industrial unit near exeter in devon . there 's a fully equipped cockpit and , . he said : ` they knew exactly what they were looking for . they took two tortoiseshells , two black and two brown , all short-haired guinea pigs that besides being show-quality , were also beloved family pets . ` they left six which were not show quality , plus two other show ones . ' everton stars leighton baines and luke garbutt visited alder hey children 's hospital on wednesday to spread some easter cheer for the young patients and their families . the toffees duo handed out easter eggs and posed for photographs in the wards of the west derby hospital following their training session on wednesday . tony yesterday issued a desperate plea to the thief to return the treasured pets to him . he said : ` please bring them back . i miss them dearly and am really worried about them . i would like to know they did n't just get bumped off . they were priceless to me . ' guinea pig fancying took off in the 1890s but a fascination for the furry animals began when they were introduced to britain from south america in the 1500s . they are still bred for their meat in several countries on the south american continent and are a particular delicacy in the andes . the biggest event in a guinea pig fanciers calendar - the bradford championship show - draws hundreds of participating critters , competing in categories separated according to breeds . but tony said that unless his guinea pigs are returned he will not be able to appear at any shows this year . speaking during the visit , baines said : ` us visiting with chocolate eggs can feel pretty insignificant in comparison to what the kids are going through , what they 're in here for and the period of time they 've been here , but then you speak to some of the parents , they really appreciate you just coming in and breaking the day up . leighton baines -lrb- left -rrb- and luke garbutt paid a visit to alder hey children 's hospital on wednesday . despite being a liverpool fan , this youngster looked thrilled to meet the everton duo . ` some of the kids i recognised from when we visited at christmas and they have n't been home since so every day is the same and it 's really tough for them . ` you see unbelievable strength and character here , you look at what some of the kids are going through , it 's so tough and yet they 're still smiling . hopefully we 've brightened the day up even if it 's just for a short period of time . ' garbutt and baines will now be turning their attention to everton 's premier league clash against southampton on saturday . roberto martinez 's side have endured a difficult season , but will head into the match on the back of two consecutive victories against newcastle and qpr . everton and england defender baines talks to a young patient after giving her several easter eggs . baines hailed the ` unbelievable strength and character ' of the children at alder hey children 's hospital . the 30-year-old will be back in action for everton on saturday following his spell with england . behind it , a cabin with the familiar small windows , overhead lockers and . seats with little leg room . the simulator also features announcements . from the ` crew ' and the sounds that terrify nervous flyers . mr . wilkins , who took redundancy after 20 years with thomson airways , . a cavy expert has warned the thefts could be a hate crime from someone with a score to settle . but bryan mayoh , chairman of the british cavy council , expressed shock at the suggestion a fellow competitor could have deliberately targeted tony . heart-broken : mr tancock was devastated after a thief snuck into an outbuilding at his home in crediton , devon , to steal his prized pets leaving eight behind . he said : ' i would suggest that a personal dispute is a far more likely explanation than that some person was envious of his cavies . ` real fanciers know how important cavies are to other fanciers and would not dream of trying to steal animals from them . ` in addition , it is very likely that someone attempting to remove cavies at a show would be noticed by other fanciers . ` in 25 years of showing i never had a cavy stolen , nor have any of my fancier friends . ' ` but my advice would be to be vigilant of anyone behaving suspiciously at a show and ensure that garden sheds in which cavies are kept at home are padlocked when the owner is absent . ' police say they are investigating the thefts and asked anyone with information to contact them on 101 . counsels clients and discusses the flying process with them . clients . then use the simulator to ` fly ' the plane themselves . since . launching the virtual jet centre in newton abbot , he has already helped . eight clients beat their fears . he said : ` people have left saying that . instead of feeling nervous about a flight they were excited . ' mr . wilkins also offers pilot training , educational trips and corporate . events at the unit . it costs # 100 per hour for a three-hour fear of . flying session . one client . was emily kaye , 38 , who had to be prescribed valium to fly . since doing . mr wilkins 's course she has been on holiday to greece and did n't need . medication . she said : ` i became more afraid as i got older . but i felt . 100 per cent better after the course and was able to fly to greece with . no problems . ' the sky 's the limit : a piloting the 737-800 simulator with captain andy wilkins on the life changing course . customer emily kaye and friend visit the industrial unit near exeter from which andy runs his course . the nervous fliers take to the skies in the replica boeing 737-800 as part of their fear of flying course . at the end of the three-hour long course , the client will then have the opportunity to use the high-tech simulator to fly the plane themselves . since launching the virtual jet centre in an industrial unit in newton abbot , devon , four months ago , andy has already helped eight people , including nervous flier emily kaye , 38 , overcome their fears . captain wilkins has 30 years ' experience flying airbus and boeing passengers jets for a leading holiday airline . take control : the course , which costs # 100 per hours finishes with the chance to ` fly ' the virtual aeroplane . he build the simulator at the virtual jet centre to train pilots , offer flight experiences and corporate training days , as well as helping people overcome their fears of flight . the father-of-one said : ` the fear of flying is all about loss of control . when you go on an aircraft it is the one time you have to sit there with total lack of control of everything . ` what we are doing is empowering people through knowledge . 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heart-broken tony tancock , 56 , has won prizes for specially-bred guinea pigs . a thief stole a dozen of his best from his home in devon and left eight behind . says only an expert could have targetted them and left ordinary ones behind . ` they knew exactly what they were looking for , ' a devastated tancock claimed .
in an industrial unit near exeter in devon . there 's a fully equipped cockpit and , . he said : ` they knew exactly what they were looking for . they took two tortoiseshells , two black and two brown , all short-haired guinea pigs that besides being show-quality , were also beloved family pets . ` they left six which were not show quality , plus two other show ones . ' everton stars leighton baines and luke garbutt visited alder hey children 's hospital on wednesday to spread some easter cheer for the young patients and their families . the toffees duo handed out easter eggs and posed for photographs in the wards of the west derby hospital following their training session on wednesday . tony yesterday issued a desperate plea to the thief to return the treasured pets to him . he said : ` please bring them back . i miss them dearly and am really worried about them . i would like to know they did n't just get bumped off . they were priceless to me . ' guinea pig fancying took off in the 1890s but a fascination for the furry animals began when they were introduced to britain from south america in the 1500s . they are still bred for their meat in several countries on the south american continent and are a particular delicacy in the andes . the biggest event in a guinea pig fanciers calendar - the bradford championship show - draws hundreds of into the match on the back of two consecutive victories against newcastle and qpr . everton and england defender baines talks to a young patient after giving her several easter eggs . baines hailed the ` unbelievable strength and character ' of the children at alder hey children 's hospital . the 30-year-old will be back in action for everton on saturday following his spell with england . behind it , a cabin with the familiar small windows , overhead lockers and . seats with little leg room . the simulator also features announcements . from the ` crew ' and the sounds that terrify nervous flyers . mr . wilkins , who took redundancy after 20 years with thomson airways , . a cavy expert has warned the thefts could be a hate crime from someone with a score to settle . but bryan mayoh , chairman of the british cavy council , expressed shock at the suggestion a fellow competitor could have deliberately targeted tony . heart-broken : mr tancock was devastated after a thief snuck into an outbuilding at his home in crediton , devon , to steal his prized pets leaving eight behind . he said : ' i would suggest that a personal dispute is a far more likely explanation than that some person was envious of his cavies . ` real fanciers know how important cavies are to other fanciers and would not dream of trying to steal animals from them . ` in addition , it is very likely that someone attempting to remove cavies at a show would be noticed by other fanciers . ` in 25 years of showing i never had a cavy stolen , nor have any of my fancier friends . ' ` but my advice would be to be vigilant of anyone behaving suspiciously at a show and ensure that garden sheds in which cavies are kept at home are padlocked when the owner is absent . ' police say they are investigating the thefts and asked anyone with information to contact them on 101 . counsels clients and discusses the flying process with them . clients . then use the simulator to ` fly ' the plane themselves . since . launching the virtual jet centre in newton abbot , he has already helped . eight clients beat their fears . he said : ` people have left saying that . instead of feeling nervous about a flight they were excited . ' mr . wilkins also offers pilot training , educational trips and corporate . events at the unit . it costs # 100 per hour for a three-hour fear of . flying session . one client . was emily kaye , 38 , who had to be prescribed valium to fly . since doing . mr wilkins 's course she has been on holiday to greece and did n't need . medication . she said : ` i became more afraid as i got older . but i felt . 100 per cent better after the what we are doing is empowering people through knowledge . '
police investigating the theft of 12 prize-winning guinea pigs from a top breeder have not ruled out - a rival competitor . heartbroken owner tony tancock believes only an expert could have targetted the dozen show-quality guinea pigs stolen leaving more ordinary rodents behind . tony , 56 , has won accolades for his specially-bred cavies and has shown them off at events around the country . coping with a fear of flying might require counselling , therapy or even just getting aboard and gritting your teeth until you 're back on terra firma . but he was devastated after a thief snuck into an outbuilding at his home in crediton , devon , to steal his prized pets leaving eight behind . robbed : police investigating the in an industrial unit near exeter in devon . there 's a fully equipped cockpit and , . he said : ` they knew exactly what they were looking for . they took two tortoiseshells , two black and two brown , all short-haired guinea pigs that besides being show-quality , were also beloved family pets . ` they left six which were not show quality , plus two other show ones . ' everton stars leighton baines and luke garbutt visited alder hey children 's hospital on wednesday to spread some easter cheer for the young patients and their families . the toffees duo handed out easter eggs and posed for photographs in the wards of the west derby hospital following their training session on wednesday . participating critters , competing in categories separated according to breeds . but tony said that unless his guinea pigs are returned he will not be able to appear at any shows this year . speaking during the visit , baines said : ` us visiting with chocolate eggs can feel pretty insignificant in comparison to what the kids are going through , what they 're in here for and the period of time they 've been here , but then you speak to some of the parents , they really appreciate you just coming in and breaking the day up . leighton baines -lrb- left -rrb- and luke garbutt paid a visit to alder hey children 's hospital on wednesday . despite being a liverpool fan , this youngster looked thrilled to meet the everton duo . ` some of the kids i recognised from when we visited at christmas and they have n't been home since so every day is the same and it 's really tough for them . ` you see unbelievable strength and character here , you look at what some of the kids are going through , it 's so tough and yet they 're still smiling . hopefully we 've brightened the day up even if it 's just for a short period of time . ' garbutt and baines will now be turning their attention to everton 's premier league clash against southampton on saturday . roberto martinez 's side have endured a difficult season , but will head into the match on the back of two consecutive victories against newcastle and qpr . everton and england defender baines talks to a young patient after giving her several easter eggs . baines hailed the ` unbelievable strength and character ' of the children at alder hey children 's hospital . the 30-year-old will be back in action for everton on saturday following his spell with england . behind it , a cabin with the familiar small windows , overhead lockers and . seats with little leg room . the simulator also features announcements . from the ` crew ' and the sounds that terrify nervous flyers . mr . wilkins , who took redundancy after 20 years with thomson airways , . a cavy expert has warned the thefts could be a hate crime from someone with a score to settle . but bryan mayoh , chairman of the british cavy council , expressed shock at the suggestion a fellow competitor could have deliberately targeted tony . heart-broken : mr tancock was devastated after a thief snuck into an outbuilding at his home in crediton , devon , to steal his prized pets leaving eight behind . he said : ' i would suggest that a personal dispute is a far more likely explanation than that some person was envious of his cavies . ` real fanciers know how important cavies are to other fanciers and would not dream of trying to steal animals from them . ` in addition , it is very likely that someone attempting to remove cavies at a show would be noticed by other fanciers . ` in 25 years of showing i never had a cavy stolen , nor have any of my fancier friends . ' ` but my advice would be to be vigilant of anyone behaving suspiciously at a show and ensure that garden sheds in which cavies are kept at home are padlocked when the owner is absent . ' police say they are investigating the thefts and asked anyone with information to contact them on 101 . counsels clients and discusses the flying process with them . clients . then use the simulator to ` fly ' the plane themselves . since . launching the virtual jet centre in newton abbot , what we are doing is empowering people through knowledge . '
police investigating 12 prize-winning guinea pigs a top breeder have not - a rival competitor. heartbroken owner tony tancock believes only an expert targetted the dozen show-quality guinea pigs stolen leaving more ordinary rodents behind. tony, 56 has won accolades his specially-bred cavies shown them events. coping with a fear flying might require counselling, therapy just getting aboard and gritting until 're back but he devastated a thief snuck an outbuilding crediton, devon to his prized pets leaving eight behind robbed : police investigating the theft 12 prize-winning guinea pigs top breeder tony tancock -lrb- pictured -rrb- have not - a rival competitor. : heartbroken owner tancock -lrb- pictured believes only an expert targetted the dozen show-quality guinea pigs. but pop down a rather unremarkable industrial estate devon and you might conquer your terrors for good. at that 's what former pilot andy wilkins, 56 says. he has recreated the interior boeing 737 one the estate 's units to help fearful flyers. prepare take : pilot andy wilkins has created a replica boeing 737 help flying phobias. the high-tech simulator is located an industrial unit exeter devon. there 's a fully equipped cockpit,. he : ` they knew looking. they took, black all short-haired guinea pigs that besides show-quality, beloved family pets ` they left six which not show quality, plus other show ones. ' everton stars leighton baines luke garbutt visited alder hey children 's hospital on wednesday spread some easter cheer the young patients. the toffees duo handed posed the wards the west derby hospital following wednesday. tony yesterday issued the thief the treasured pets. he : ` please bring them. i miss them dearly am really worried. i would they did n't just get bumped. they priceless. ' guinea pig fancying took but a fascination the furry animals britain from south america. they still bred in several countries on a particular delicacy the andes. the biggest event a guinea pig fanciers calendar - the bradford championship show draws hundreds participating critters, competing categories separated according breeds but tony said unless his guinea pigs returned he appear any shows this. speaking during the visit, baines said ` us visiting with chocolate eggs can feel pretty insignificant the kids, what 're in here the period then speak some really just coming breaking the day up leighton baines -lrb- left and luke garbutt paid alder hey children 's hospital wednesday. despite a liverpool fan, this youngster looked thrilled meet the everton duo. ` some the kids i recognised when visited at christmas have n't home so every day the 's tough. ` you see unbelievable strength character here, you look what some 's so tough yet still smiling hopefully 've brightened even if for. ' garbutt and baines will now turning everton 's premier clash southampton saturday. roberto martinez 's side endured, will head two consecutive victories newcastle qpr everton and england defender baines talks a young patient giving her several easter eggs. baines hailed the ` unbelievable strength character ' the children at alder hey children 's hospital. the 30 will back everton saturday following his spell england. behind, a cabin the familiar small windows, overhead lockers. seats with little leg room. the simulator also announcements. from the ` crew and the sounds that terrify nervous flyers. mr. wilkins, who took redundancy thomson airways. a cavy expert has warned the thefts from someone a score to settle. but bryan mayoh, chairman the british cavy council expressed shock a fellow competitor deliberately tony. heartbroken : mr tancock was devastated a thief snuck an outbuilding crediton devon to his prized pets leaving eight behind he : i suggest a personal dispute that some person envious his cavies. ` real fanciers know how important cavies would not dream trying steal animals. ` in addition, it very someone attempting remove cavies at a show noticed. ` in 25 years showing i never cavy stolen, nor my fancier friends. ' ` but my advice be vigilant of anyone behaving at a show ensure that garden sheds in cavies at home padlocked when the owner absent. ' police say the thefts asked. counsels clients discusses the flying process. clients. then use the simulator ` fly themselves. since. launching the virtual jet centre newton abbot, he already helped. eight clients beat their fears. he : ` people left saying. instead feeling nervous a flight they excited. ' mr. wilkins also offers pilot training, educational trips corporate. events at the unit. it costs # 100 per a three-hour fear. flying session. one client. was emily kaye, 38 who to prescribed valium fly. since doing. mr wilkins 's course she holiday greece did n't need. medication. she : ` i became more afraid as. but i felt. 100 per better after the course and was fly greece. no problems. ' the sky 's : a piloting the 737-800 simulator captain andy wilkins the life changing course. customer emily kaye and friend visit the industrial unit near exeter from which andy runs his course. the nervous fliers take the replica boeing 737 as their fear flying course. at, the client then use the high-tech simulator fly themselves. since launching the virtual jet centre an industrial unit newton abbot, devon four months andy has already helped eight people, nervous flier emily kaye 38 overcome. captain wilkins has 30 years ' experience flying airbus boeing passengers jets a leading holiday airline. take control : the course, costs # 100 per hours finishes the chance ` fly he build the simulator at the virtual jet centre to train pilots, offer flight experiences corporate training days as helping people overcome flight. the father- said : ` the fear flying all about loss. when go an aircraft it the one time sit total lack control everything. ` what we empowering through knowledge. '
into the match on the back of two consecutive victories against newcastle and qpr . everton and england defender baines talks to a young patient after giving her several easter eggs . baines hailed the ` unbelievable strength and character ' of the children at alder hey children 's hospital . the 30-year-old will be back in action for everton on saturday following his spell with england . behind it , a cabin with the familiar small windows , overhead lockers and . seats with little leg room . the simulator also features announcements . from the ` crew ' and the sounds that terrify nervous flyers . mr . wilkins , who took redundancy after 20 years with thomson airways , . a cavy expert has warned the thefts could be a hate crime from someone with a score to settle . but bryan mayoh , chairman of the british cavy council , expressed shock at the suggestion a fellow competitor could have deliberately targeted tony . heart-broken : mr tancock was devastated after a thief snuck into an outbuilding at his home in crediton , devon , to steal his prized pets leaving eight behind . he said : ' i would suggest that a personal dispute is a far more likely explanation than that some person was envious of his cavies . ` real fanciers know how important cavies are to other fanciers and would not dream of trying to steal animals from them . ` in addition , it is very likely that someone attempting to remove cavies at a show would be noticed by other fanciers . ` in 25 years of showing i never had a cavy stolen , nor have any of my fancier friends . ' ` but my advice would be to be vigilant of anyone behaving suspiciously at a show and ensure that garden sheds in which cavies are kept at home are padlocked when the owner is absent . ' police say they are investigating the thefts and asked anyone with information to contact them on 101 . counsels clients and discusses the flying process with them . clients . then use the simulator to ` fly ' the plane themselves . since . launching the virtual jet centre in newton abbot , he has already helped . eight clients beat their fears . he said : ` people have left saying that . instead of feeling nervous about a flight they were excited . ' mr . wilkins also offers pilot training , educational trips and corporate . events at the unit . it costs # 100 per hour for a three-hour fear of . flying session . one client . was emily kaye , 38 , who had to be prescribed valium to fly . since doing . mr wilkins 's course she has been on holiday to greece and did n't need . medication . she said : ` i became more afraid as i got older . but i felt . 100 per cent better after the what we are doing is empowering people through knowledge . '
 The article discusses how a 30-year-old man, who was previously convicted of stealing pets, has been arrested again after a young patient reported that he had stolen her Easter eggs from her hospital room. The suspect had been visiting the patient and had taken advantage of her vulnerability to steal from her. The police are investigating the incident and have warned others to be vigilant about their belongings in hospitals.