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Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary in Stowupland.
It took place at some point between Tuesday 22 October at 2.30pm and Wednesday 23 October at 9am.
Approximately £40,000 worth of equipment such as lawn mowers, strimmers and other heavy machinery was taken from Stowupland Bowls Club.
Entry was gained through the front gate by sheering off the padlock and they broke into the shed containing the equipment by sheering off the locks. It is thought a wheelbarrow has likely been used to transport some of the material over the green as was left sat the seen.
Sgt Chris Green from the Rural Crime and Wildlife Team said: “Our enquiries into the incident are on-going and we’d appeal for anyone who saw or heard any suspicious behaviour in the area to get in touch with us. We had a similar high value burglary at Semer earlier this month and we are linking these two incidents. The bowls club has a large membership and I have no doubt that this is going to a real impact on that community and the club members with much distress caused.”
“The clocks go back this weekend, meaning shorter days and more darkness so it is a timely opportunity to remind people with business and residential properties to review your security measures and stay vigilant to suspicious behaviour. There is a wealth of guidance available on our website.”
Anyone who heard or saw any suspicious activity during the times stated, or knows the whereabouts of any of the items stolen should contact Suffolk police,, quoting crime reference 37/60454/24
Website – https://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us
Email: [email protected]
Phone – Call 101
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999
Burglary - Semer | Suffolk Constabulary