Albany Cricket and Soccer Pavilion damaged after overnight break-in

The Albany Cricket and Soccer Pavilion at North Road has suffered significant damage after thieves smashed a sliding door, damaged a fridge and stole alcohol. The break-in is believed to have occurred in the 12 hours before it was reported to police about 8am on Tuesday. Police, including forensics, were on the scene on Tuesday morning, investigating the damage and collecting evidence. The sliding door on the eastern side of the building suffered significant damage with broken glass littering the ground and a rock situated about 1m from the entrance. Inside the club, the glass door of a drinks fridge had been smashed with an unknown quantity of alcohol missing. City of Albany executive director of community services Nathan Watson expressed dismay at the damage. “We’re very disappointed that someone has deliberately damaged the pavilion,” he said. “It’s disrespectful to the community and to the people who use the facility and wastes valuable community resources on responding and repairs. “The full cost of the damage is not known at this stage.” Albany Police are urging anyone who has any information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestopperswa.com.au.