Bretton: Scout Trailer Stolen

7 August 2013, 07:04 | Updated: 7 August 2013, 07:09

A group of scouts have been left 'devastated' after their camping trip had to be cancelled because thieves stole a trailer full of equipment.

Offenders stole the blue line twin axle box trailer which was loaded with camping equipment between July 21 and July 27 from the Scout Headquarters in Flaxlands, Bretton.

Crime reduction officer, Carol Aston said: "The scouts were due to go on a week's camping trip which had to be cancelled because the trailer was stolen.

"The scout group are desperate for their trailer to be returned and I would urge anyone with information or who is offered camping equipment for sale to call police."

Anyone with any information should call the police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.