ABOUT 20 allotment sheds were broken by raiders.

The allotments in the centre of West Bergholt, near New Church Road and Chapel Road, were targeted by burglars between Saturday night and Sunday morning.

Terry Clayton, chairman of the West Bergholt Allotment Association, said: “We had between 15 and 20 sheds broken into, the padlocks had been cut off and they were just laying on the ground.

“It appears at the moment we haven’t had anything stolen and I have had no reports back from plot owners.

“What we have done in the past is tell people not to put anything of value in the sheds.

“They must have come through New Church Road and did about half of the sheds.”

There are about 100 plots on the site but not all have sheds.

Mr Clayton added: “It’s more annoying than anything. About two years ago at a similar time the same thing happened by they were disturbed by a dog and did a runner.

“I reported it online and emailed all the plot holders to let them know.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.