Golf club 'devastated' at theft of trophies

A golf club in Devon said it had been left devastated after the loss of trophies during a break-in.

Devon and Cornwall Police were called at about 10:30 BST on Wednesday after a report of a burglary at Teignmouth Golf Club.

The golf club said officers arrived within 10 minutes of the alarms being triggered but the thieves had already fled the scene.

A club spokesman said: "The whole club is devastated at the loss of these trophies as they represent over 100 years of history, as well as a sentimental value to many of the members.

"They are irreplaceable - we are desperate to get them back and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward."

Police said an investigation was ongoing.

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