A string of burglaries has plagued bowls and golf clubs throughout Gloucestershire in recent months, with thieves breaking into clubhouses and making off with trophies, cash, and even a golf buggy. Gloucestershire Police have confirmed multiple incidents where offenders forcibly entered premises, smashed display cabinets, and stole valuable items.
One burglary occurred overnight from Monday, June 30 to Tuesday, July 1, in Cheltenham, where perpetrators smashed a glass door to steal trophies from a display cabinet. Just days earlier, on Saturday, June 28, a sports club in Coleford suffered a break-in during which criminals stole cash from the till and a set of golf buggy keys, subsequently driving away on the buggy before abandoning it.
Another incident took place on Monday, April 14, in Broadway, where intruders forced entry and took trophies from the building.
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Gloucestershire Police are actively investigating these incidents and are appealing to the public for assistance. Officers encourage anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage related to the cases to come forward, especially those who have not yet contacted the police.
Information or footage can be submitted online via the Gloucestershire Police website by quoting the relevant incident numbers:
- Cheltenham: Incident 119 of 1 July
- Coleford: Incident 72 of 28 June
- Broadway: Incident 543 of 15 April
Your help is vital in bringing those responsible to justice and protecting local sports clubs from further theft.