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Sian Burkitt

Young girls' football team equipment stolen after primary school break-in

Police are appealing for help in identifying an individual they want to speak with after a young girls' football team in Blaenau Gwent had equipment stolen earlier this week.

Abertillery Belles, a football club for girls aged 5 and up, had equipment stolen following a break-in at Roseheyworth Primary School at some point between Saturday and Monday, Gwent Police has confirmed.

The force has now launched an appeal for information about the incident and are looking to identify an individual captured on CCTV footage.

A statement from Gwent Police said: "We’re appealing for information after receiving a report of break in to an outdoor container in Roseheyworth Road, Abertillery on Monday, June 28 at around 3.25pm.

"An orange and black Stihl FS56C strimmer and its harness were reportedly taken from the storage unit, located at Roseheyworth Millennium Primary School, between 1.30pm on Saturday, June 26 and 1pm on Monday 28 June.

Roseheyworth Primary School, Abertillery (Google Maps)

"Enquiries are ongoing and officers are appealing for information that could help identify this individual, who we would like to speak to in connection with this break-in as he may be able to assist officers.

"Anyone with details that could assist our investigation is asked to call Gwent Police on 101, quoting log reference 2100226416.

"You can also contact us via social media on Facebook and Twitter or you can report any information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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