Break-In at Wepre Park Visitor Centre and Café Causes Damage and Theft

In the early morning hours of Monday, July 7, the Visitor Centre and Café at Wepre Park were broken into, resulting in significant property damage and the theft of several items. The incident disrupted normal operations and delayed the center’s opening, prompting an apology to visitors. Property Damaged, Items Stolen...

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Break-In at Wepre Park Visitor Centre and Café Causes Damage and Theft

In the early morning hours of Monday, July 7, the Visitor Centre and Café at Wepre Park were broken into, resulting in significant property damage and the theft of several items. The incident disrupted normal operations and delayed the center’s opening, prompting an apology to visitors.

Property Damaged, Items Stolen in Overnight Incident

According to reports, intruders caused extensive damage to the building’s structure and interior contents. Several valuable items were stolen during the break-in, impacting both the functionality of the Visitor Centre and the overall safety of the site.

Temporary Closure and Public Apology

The break-in forced a temporary delay in the park’s daily operations. In a statement released on the park’s official Facebook page, the management addressed the situation, expressing regret over the inconvenience caused:

“Sadly, in the early hours of Monday 7th July, our Visitor Centre and Café were broken into. There was damage to the building and contents, plus items stolen. This had an impact on us opening, for which we apologise.”

Swift Teamwork Enables Quick Reopening

Despite the challenges, the Wepre Park staff acted quickly and collaboratively to carry out emergency repairs. Their efforts ensured that the centre reopened to the public as soon as possible, minimizing the disruption to visitors and restoring services promptly.

The statement continued:

“However, the team pulled together whilst emergency repairs were completed, and open we did. We thank all of our visitors for your continued support.”

Community Appreciation and Moving Forward

Wepre Park expressed its gratitude to the local community for their ongoing support during this difficult time. The team remains committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all visitors and is working closely with local authorities regarding the break-in.

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