Burglary denies Kirkby dad chance to play in memorial golf tournament for his son

Mark Sheldon was set to play in the Adrian Sheldon Memorial tournament at Brierley Golf Club on Saturday (23 July). Adrian had been killed while serving in Afghanistan in 2009.

But when Mr Sheldon went to the garage of his home in Beulah Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, to collect his Nike clubs early on Saturday morning, he found they and the bag they were in had been taken some time overnight.

A grey and black ladies bicycle was also stolen from the garage.

Investigating officer PC Paul Bacon said: “The fact that the theft was only discovered on the very morning of the event being held in memory of their son has been very distressing for Mr and Mrs Sheldon.

“The tournament has become a hugely significant event for them each year since Adrian’s death, so the timing could not have been worse.

“I would urge anyone who has any information at all about this burglary and knows of any golf clubs being sold or having been acquired in the area over the past couple of days to consider the emotional impact that this crime has had.

“If you can help, please call 101 and quote incident number 234 of 23 July.

“Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”