Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses after items were stolen from changing rooms at Westbury Rugby Club - the same day North Bradley FC players were targeted.

North Bradley footballers suffered double misery on Saturday, October 18, when they lost 5-3 – and then found thieves had raided their changing room.

Nine players had keys, jewellery, cash and cards among other personal belongings stolen from the changing rooms at the Peace Memorial Hall while they were losing 5-3 at home to Freshford United in the Trowbridge District League.

Club secretary Ben Howe said: “We got back into our changing rooms and one of the boys said his bag was missing and then one by one the others noticed their wallets, watches and phones were gone."

Mr Howe believes thieves targeted the changing rooms between 4pm and 4.45pm.

Now police have said that items including phones, bank cards and money were stolen from the changing rooms at Westbury Rugby Club in Wellhead Lane between 3-4pm on the same day.

A police spokesman said officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen an old-style green car that was parked close to the rugby club that afternoon.

Anyone who may have witnessed the burglary, or has any information about the car, should contact Adele Owens at Wiltshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where details can be left anonymously.