Thieves broke into a retirement home in Nailsea, stealing two mobility scooters and damaging a further three.
The burglary took place at the home in Silver Street on Wednesday night (August 5) and police are now appealing for help.
The two scooters that were stolen were found abandoned in a nearby Tesco car park.
The other three were found damaged in a nearby store room.
Neighbourhood Sergeant Mark Raby said: "All five scooters will need repair before they can be used again.
"Many of these vulnerable elderly people have been isolating indoors for months due to the COVID crisis.
"This contemptible act has now deprived them of their freedom to go outside. It's stooping really low, and I hope those responsible will come forward to make amends."
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The offenders abandoned two bicycles in the store room and officers want to hear from anyone who recognises them.
If you saw anyone riding these bikes last night, or spotted the scooters being driven around the town in suspicious circumstances call 101 quoting reference 5220176014.
Alternatively ring the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111. They never ask your name or trace your call.
