Hastings Dog Club has been the target of thieves who used a bolt cutter to break a padlock to gain access to a compound, then lifted a roof panel off the club shed and cut through some security mesh before making off with a couple of leaf blowers and a vacuum cleaner.

The Club is a small volunteer run, not-for-profit, - so let's hope that the insurance covers the losses.

In the meantime, if anyone offers you a "second hand" leaf blower and/or a vacuum cleaner then please let Hastings Police (and the Club!) know.

Thank you.