'Homes For Our Troops' Donation Jar Stolen from Middlebury Deli

Middlebury, CT - A donation jar that benefited Homes For Our Troops was recently stolen from the Le Bobadel Gourmet Market & Deli in Middlebury, and local organizers are hoping for its return.

The jar was part of the annual Newtown Beautiful Baby Contest, and the proceeds were earmarked for a specially adapted house being built in West Haven for Army Ranger Sean Pesce, 22, the first Connecticut soldier to receive a home from the veterans group since 2007.

The deli believes the jar was stolen over the July 4th weekend, and asks for its return with the money inside.

Additionally, organizers of the baby contest said people who wish to donate to the Homes For Our Troops charity in Sean Pesce's name can do so by making out checks to “Homes For Our Troops” and sending them to: Homes For Our Troops; 6 Main St; Taunton, MA 02780. Checks can be earmarked for Sean Pesce’s house.

Photo: A donation jar similar to this one was recently stolen from Le Bobadel Gourmet Market & Deli in Middlebury. Photo credit: Contributed