Cricket Club in Osterley Hit By Major Theft


Thousands of pounds worth of machinery taken from Wycombe House

CCTV showing males sought in connection with thef
CCTV showing males sought in connection with theft. Picture: @wycombehousecc

The Wycombe House Cricket Club on Jersey Road in Osterley has had thousands of pounds worth of machinery and tools stolen.

The thieves struck on the afternoon of Monday 8 March taking newly purchased equipment that the club says is crucial for the maintenance.

Some of the items stolen or noticed missing so far are a lawn scarifier, a jet wash and various other important tools.

Police wish to speak to a group of males seen on CCTV loading equipment into a white van registration HK65 LNX.

The crime reference number for the theft is 0504183/21. Please contact the police on 101 if you have any information or seen anything suspicious on that day.

 

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March 12, 2021