£600,000 burglary at Headlam Hall Hotel

Police are appealing for information following a burglary at Headlam Hall Hotel.

Thieves stole goods believed to be worth more than £60,000 at the weekend including golf equipment and power tools.

A spokesman for Durham Police said: “Several tools are marked with the words FLYFISHINGYORKSHIRE.”

Among the items stolen are a Srixon club bag and a Stihl chainsaw.

“The burglary is believed to have happened sometime between Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25.

“If you have any information or have been offered any of these types of items, contact DC Matt Stasiak at Matthew.Stasiak@durham.police.uk, or call 101 (extension 202467).

“Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

The golf pro at Headlam Hall, Darren Pearce, held the same position at Barnard Castle GC for 26 years from 1994 to 2020.

On Sunday, he posted the following message on social media: “Sadly, the golf shop was broken into last night.

“Please be aware if offered any golf equipment including Taylor Made, Srixon clubs, balls, various bags, gloves and clothing, Powakaddy electric trolleys and an assortment of second hand clubs.”