David Walliams tweets to young fans after 'box of letters from children are STOLEN'
LETTERS sent to David Walliams by young fans of his children’s books have been stolen, the actor and comedian revealed on Twitter.
The Britain's Got Talent judge told his 1.6 million followers that the letters were stolen
The Britain’s Got Talent judge told his 1.6 million Twitter followers “a large box of letters from children” was among post that had been taken.
The 44-year-old star learned about the theft from Scotland Yard and he apologised to fans who had not received a reply and advised them to write again.
I apologise if you sent a letter & have not received a reply as I do endeavour to reply to everyone. If in doubt please write again
He tweeted: "I apologise if you sent a letter & have not received a reply as I do endeavour to reply to everyone. If in doubt please write again."
Walliams said the box had been sent via his publishers HarperCollins.
He has written six books for the company – with Demon Dentist, Ratburger and Gangsta Granny all becoming children’s best-sellers.
The @metpoliceuk just told me my post was stolen, including a large box of letters from children that had been sent via @HarperCollins (1)
— David Walliams (@davidwalliams) April 17, 2016
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David Walliams learned about the theft from Scotland Yard
According to the publisher, his seventh book is due to be released in November.
A Scotland Yard spokesman said: “Police in Camden were called on April 8 by a member of the public who had found discarded items of post.
“Officers are in the process of contacting the intended recipients and inquiries are under way to establish whether an offence has been committed.”
No one has been arrested, he added.