Police are asking for help after thieves struck at a football ground at Redruth, while players were on the pitch.

The changing room at Clijah Croft ground, home of Portreath Football Club on Saturday, September 21.

A spokeman said that while a football match was taking place between two local teams at Clijah Croft, players’ keys, cash and a Samsung mobile phone were taken.

A Vulcam wallet and sports bag containing a hoody and shorts were also stolen.

The incident happened sometime between 2pm and 4pm.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting crime reference AC/13/3858.