Burglaries prompt police warning to golf and bowls clubs in Gloucestershire

Police are urging members of golf and bowls clubs across Gloucestershire to remain vigilant following a series of burglaries targeting clubhouses in recent months.

Over recent months offenders have broken into clubhouses before smashing the glass fronts of trophy cabinets and stealing trophies from inside.

One incident took place in Cheltenham overnight on Monday 30 June into Tuesday 1 July and saw offenders smash a glass door and steal trophies from a display cabinet.

Another incident took place in Coleford on Saturday 28 June and saw offenders break into a shop at a sports club before stealing the cash tray from the till and a set of buggy keys. The individual then drove away on a buggy before abandoning it.

A further incident took place in Broadway on Monday 14 April and saw offenders force entry to the building before stealing trophies.

Investigations into the incidents are ongoing, and officers are appealing for anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward if they have not yet spoken with police.

Anyone with information can submit it online via Gloucestershire Police’s website, quoting the appropriate incident number:

Cheltenham – incident 119 of 1 July

Coleford – incident 72 of 28 June

Broadway – incident 543 of 15 April

Police have advised the public to report any suspicious activity, particularly individuals seen driving slowly past club buildings or appearing to scope out properties.