AIR rifles and several bows and arrows have been stolen from an outdoor activity centre in Oakmere.

Police are investigating two separate reports of burglaries at the Tarporley Road centre.

On Tuesday, July 9, two air rifles were stolen, and on Friday, July 13, a number of bows and arrows – as well as pellets – were taken.

DC John Brundrett of Northwich CID said: “We are extremely concerned about the whereabouts of this equipment.

“The items stolen are not toys; this is professional equipment which is extremely powerful and can be dangerous in the wrong hands.

“Enquiries in relation to the two incidents are ongoing and a number of the arrows have since been recovered, in the Cuddington and Winsford areas.

"I urge anyone who believes that they may have any information in relation to the incidents, no matter how small, to contact the team here at Northwich quoting incident number IML 122381."

Information can be reported online at cheshire.police.uk or by calling 101

You can also contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111