Wokingham

Wokingham Police are warning thieves who stole bows and arrows from an archery club that the equipment could cause serious injury.

Five bows and 400 arrows were taken from the Bowmen of Burleigh archery club, in Cantley Park, Twyford Road, Wokingham, between 5pm on Sunday (30/4) and 10am on Monday (1/5)

Two arrows have since been found in Norreys Avenue, Wokingham, where it appears they have been fired at a car and a house.

Sgt Mike Cull, from Wokingham police station, said: “The fact that these bows and arrows now seem to be in the hands of either young or irresponsible people is a serious concern.

“I want to stress that this equipment is not a toy and it could cause serious injury or worse. The bows and arrows are a serious threat to the safety of the people using them and to the general public.

“They are also offensive weapons and if they are being carried around in a public place then that it is offence. The people who currently have them should also be aware that they are handling stolen property which is also a serious offence.”

Anyone with any information about the Wokingham burglary in Cantley Park or on the current location of the bows and arrows should contact Sgt Cull on 0845 8 505 505.

Alternatively, if you don’t want to speak to police or give your name, please call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

Thames Valley Police ~ Wokingham