Employees at a Wrexham-based environmental charity were left heartbroken to discover a break-in at one of their sites in the county.

Groundwork North Wales are appealing to those involved in last week's incident at Plas Power to return equipment and leave it at the site's gates.

The thieves took all the equipment for the conservation work the group undertake with young people and volunteers, and one of their vehicles used to transport those people, had been vandalised.

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Richard Aram, head of contracts and project delivery said: "The equipment is such a loss to us, but it is also a huge loss to our young people and volunteers.

"Our young people and volunteers gain such positive and rewarding experiences, not being to access these opportunities for a short while is extremely upsetting to them."

Karen Balmer CEO added: "Having to source new equipment takes time and money, the sooner we can resume our environmental and conservation work the better for our team, our beneficiaries and for nature."

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North Wales Police said: "Shortly before 9am on Friday, January 6, we received a report of a burglary at a unit in Southsea.

"The incident on Plas Power Road is understood to have taken place sometime between 4.45am and 6.50am.

"It is reported a container at the location was broken into, although it is not clear what was taken, while a car parked at the premises was also damaged.

"Enquiries are ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact officers on 101, or via the website, using reference 23000017277."

Recent Groundwork North Wales activities have included the WeCare project, working locally in Gwersyllt, Llay and Johnstown, making environmental improvements and transforming neglected green spaces. The overall project involved 1,271 people engaging with the natural environment and 1,265kg of waste removed from public spaces.