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 10.30pm on Wednesday, April 9, 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.

The Holland 25HP Boomer Tractor that was stolen.
The Holland 25HP Boomer Tractor that was stolen. (Halwill Football Club via Facebook)

In addition, Halwill Football Club near Okehampton saw a storage facility broken into and a new Holland 25HP Boomer Tractor stolen.

The club appealed for information to be passed to the police.