Mowers stolen from Lilleshall Cricket Club
A Shropshire cricket club has been left devastated by the theft of its gang mowers.
It is thought that the theft occurred on Sunday afternoon and Lilleshall Cricket Club are appealing for anyone who saw anything to contact them or the police.
Those at the club say they will be doing all they can to keep games going at the club, even without the equipment needed to keep the ground in a suitable state.
Ian Bate, chairman of the club on Church Road, said: "It is a devastating blow as the mowers are used to cut the outfield which at this time of the year never stops growing.
"We have four senior sides and four junior sides and we will do everything in our power to keep the games flowing.
"We are not the first cricket club in the area to be targeted and as far I know no one has been caught.
"We leave the ground open for dog walkers and the tennis club courts adjoin the club, plus it is overlooked by people, so we hope someone saw something."
If anyone wishes to help the club they can contact Mr Bate on 01952 812204 or club secretary Pete Maltby on 01952 615613.
The police can also be contacted by calling the non-emergency 101 number. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org
