Machinery Stolen from Football Clubs in Devon and Cornwall

Sports clubs in Devon and Cornwall are being urged to stay alert after two recent burglaries saw high value machinery stolen from football clubs.

Police say the break ins are part of a wider pattern targeting sports clubs across the region in recent months.

Ogwell Football Club burglary

Between 5pm on Friday 12th December and 9am on Saturday 13th December, entry was forced to a storage area at Ogwell Football Club.

An orange 2024 Kubota ride on lawn mower and trailer were stolen. The equipment is valued at around £30,000.

Bude Town Football Club targeted

A second burglary took place at Bude Town Football Club between 9.20pm on Saturday 13th December and 10am the following morning.

A lock up was accessed and a New Holland Boomer 25 Compact tractor was taken. The tractor is valued at £16,500 and has the serial number LSMB25CRALLA10113. Its registration number is WJ70 UPB.

Police appeal for vigilance

PC Neil Sommerfeld said:

“These burglaries are the latest in a series of break ins targeting sports clubs in Devon and Cornwall over recent months.

“Sports clubs are a focal point of their local communities and often rely on the hard work of volunteers to survive.

“Targeting sports clubs shows no regard for the players, volunteers, supporters and coaches at these clubs.

“We are asking clubs to ensure storage areas are secured and monitored. We will continue to investigate any such offences reported to us.”

Anyone with relevant footage or information is asked to contact police via 101 or through their website, quoting reference number 50250318380 for Ogwell or 50250320306 for Bude.