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Sports Clubs Hit by £46.5k Machinery Theft Spree
17 Dec
Summary
- Two sports clubs in Devon and Cornwall were targeted by burglars.
- A £30,000 ride-on mower and a £16,500 compact tractor were stolen.
- Police are urging vigilance due to a recent series of break-ins.
Sports clubs across Devon and Cornwall are on high alert following a spate of thefts targeting valuable machinery. In a significant overnight incident on December 12, Ogwell Football Club reported a break-in where an orange 2024 Kubota ride-on lawn mower and trailer, valued at £30,000, was stolen from a storage area.
Just hours later, on December 13, a similar crime occurred at Bude Town Football Club. Burglars targeted a lock-up, making off with a new Holland Boomer 25 Compact tractor, an asset worth £16,500. These thefts represent a substantial financial and operational blow to the clubs.
Police have highlighted that these are the latest in a series of break-ins affecting sports clubs in the region. Officers emphasized the importance of these clubs to their local communities, often sustained by dedicated volunteers, and condemned the disregard shown for the players, volunteers, and supporters involved.
