Plant machinery worth up to £60,000 stolen from Hartlepool sports club's ground

Early morning raiders have stolen building equipment worth tens of thousands of pounds while it was on the grounds of a Hartlepool sports club.
By Fiona Thompson
Published 18th Aug 2020, 16:49 BST
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Cleveland Police say the kit, taken from West Hartlepool Rugby Club in Catcote Road in the town, was taken between 6am and 7am today, Tuesday, August 18.

The yellow Volvo mini digger and an orange Hamm Roller were taken from the premises during the burglary.

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West Hartlepool Ruby Club, on Catecote Road, was targeted by thieves, with machinery as pictured taken. Images copyright Google Maps/Cleveland Police.West Hartlepool Ruby Club, on Catecote Road, was targeted by thieves, with machinery as pictured taken. Images copyright Google Maps/Cleveland Police.
West Hartlepool Ruby Club, on Catecote Road, was targeted by thieves, with machinery as pictured taken. Images copyright Google Maps/Cleveland Police.

A force spokesperson said: “It is believed vehicles with trailers attached were used to transport the stolen items which are believed to be valued at between £40,000 to £60,000.

“Anyone with dashcam or private CCTV footage from the area or time of the incident or anyone who may have seen the items offered for sale is asked to contact officers from Hartlepool CID.”

Anyone who can help is asked to call 101 quoting 134523 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online via https://crimestoppers-uk.org/.

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