Telford sports club targeted by metal theives
Thieves have stolen metal and steel items from a social and sports club in Telford after breaking into the site sometime between 9pm on Thursday 21 June and 9:15am on Sunday.
The thieves cut the padlock securing the gate and damaged metal fencing surrounding the pitch area of St Georges Social and Sports Club, before then removing clips and steel rings from the steel cable on the recreational football pitch.
A Telford Police spokesman said: "As a result of this incident, it is believed that over £300 worth of metal was stolen and a further £400 damage was caused.
"Metal theft offences come in many different guises - whether it is lead from buildings or catalytic converters from cars for example - but one thing is constant and that is the problems the thefts cause the victims who are often left with hundreds of pounds worth of damage to sort out.
"The offenders have not yet been identified and police are encouraging witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
"Anyone with information is asked to call police in Telford on 0300 333 3000 quoting reference number 0168S 240612. Alternatively, information can also be passed on anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
