A youth football team visiting North Herts have had their minibus broken into while they played a match - with the academy starlets losing various items including iPads and mobile phones.

Cambridge United youth team's minibus was parked in the car park at Fairlands Valley, while the side took on Stevenage U18s this week.

The vehicle was parked near to Six Hills Way at around 630pm on Tuesday, November 9.

During the match the minibus was broken into and numerous personal items, including phones and iPads

9pm.

"During that time numerous items have been removed, so it is likely that the offenders were in the bus for a while going through coats and bags.

"We are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time to get in touch.

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"Even if you think you did not witness the crime in progress, you may have other information that could be of use to our investigation.

"We are also appealing for anyone who has been offered a phone or laptop for sale since Tuesday evening to get in touch, or if you have any other information which may be relevant."

If you think you can help this investigation please email [email protected] or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/87652/21.