THIEVES HELP THEMSELVES TO CAKE DURING ROBBERY AT A GYMNASTICS ACADEMY IN WEASTE

The Burglars broke in through a window around 7pm, taking their time as they ransacked the premises over a seven-hour period, even cheekily helping themselves to cake, biscuits and drinks.

Extensive damage was done to the office spaces and the reception of the £2million Gym which opened its doors on the 3rd of January this year, the centre offers a range of physical activities ranging from gymnastics, boxing, dance, and wrestling and was set up to help disadvantaged children from the city.

Its operators, Maxine Grech and husband Mike, describe their heartbreak and anger, as the local community had rallied around and got involved in contributing towards the project. The money which was taken was to be used to purchase new equipment for the centre.

Several thousand pounds were taken from a safe at the premises, along with the actual safe itself, a till and a PA system.

In the wake of the robbery, the centre has taken measures to up its security.

Two of those involved were captured on CCTV images and it is being asked to share them in the hope that someone will recognise them and come forward with further information.

Police confirm they were called to the scene of the burglary and that several thousand pounds were stolen from the premises along with equipment. Enquiries are currently ongoing.

Anyone with any information can call the police on 101 with any information or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.