St Albans City FC burglary: photo gallery of damage from break-in
The broken hinges on a metal door to the cellar - Credit: Archant
Broken concrete, trashed cash registers and torn-off doors can be seen in photos following this morning’s burglary at St Albans City Football Club’s headquarters at Clarence Park.
Cash registers which have been broken into - Credit: Archant
Herts Police have launched an appeal for information following this morning’s break-in and burglary at the Saints’ base.
A member of the public was alerted to the break-in, which occurred between 3.15-3.38am, after hearing an alarm.
Photos show chunks of concrete missing from external steps where a fruit machine was thrown down.
The floor behind the bar is strewn with rubbish and broken glass, and a metal cellar door has been torn from its hinges.
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A police spokesman said offenders had forced open a door to the storeroom and gained access into the main building and bar area, where they broke into the tills.
News of the break-in has appalled fans, with one asking: “Why do people do this?”
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Anyone with information on the burglary is asked to phone Herts Police via non-emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers, the independent charity, anonymously on 0800 555 111.
