Fuel used for a rescue boat has been stolen from a sailing club in Thorpe St Andrew.

It happened between Monday August 1 at 1pm and Tuesday August 2 at 5.30pm at Frostbites Sailing Club on Girlings Lane.

Burglars used a bolt cropper or similar to remove the lock on a side door and stole fuel worth about �150 from several cans. The fuel was to be used by the club's rescue boat.

Anyone with information or who witnessed any suspicious behaviour should contact police on 0845 4564567 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.