ANTI-social youths have caused extensive damage and stolen items from Penrith Cricket Club after the premises was targeted overnight.
Police were called to the club at 10.47am today (July 5), to the report of Criminal Damage and a suspected burglary at the premises.
The incident occurred in the early hours, before 2am and is reported to have involved a group of youths.
The damaged caused is extensive.
A Police spokesperson said: “We share the club and community’s feelings of disappointment and frustration at this mindless act.
“The incident is being actively investigated by officers.
“There will be people out there who have information relating to this incident, including the details of those involved. We are appealing to those people to come forward and report anything you know. No matter how insignificant you think the information may seem.”
Police are conducting multiple lines of enquiry to identify those involved.
Anyone with information, CCTV or Dashcam footage is asked to contact police via www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it. You can also call 101.
To report information completely anonymously, contact independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.
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