A FISHING enthusiast is devastated after about £12,000 worth of his equipment was stolen from his south Essex home.
On Tuesday night, thieves smashed the windows to his van before then cutting the lock to his barn door.
The fisherman, who does not want to be identified through fear of further incident, urges residents across Chelmsford, Brentwood and Ongar to be on the look out.
He said: "In the last year I have spent 100 nights fishing at the lake.
"These items are irreplaceable to me but it's more the fact they've come into my land and taken it while my wife is there."
"If anyone is offered something, you'll know if it has been stolen because the price will be very reduced."
He said he lost about 60 items, which include Fox Flat Liner camp beds, usually worth £280, three tents, Nash Scope fishing rods and some Nash Scope reels.
Anyone who sees anything is urged to call the Essex Chronicle newsdesk who will then contact the fisherman.
Police are also investigating and can be contacted on 101.
On Tuesday night, thieves smashed the windows to his van before then cutting the lock to his barn door.
The fisherman, who does not want to be identified through fear of further incident, urges residents across Chelmsford, Brentwood and Ongar to be on the look out.
He said: "In the last year I have spent 100 nights fishing at the lake.
"These items are irreplaceable to me but it's more the fact they've come into my land and taken it while my wife is there."
"If anyone is offered something, you'll know if it has been stolen because the price will be very reduced."
He said he lost about 60 items, which include Fox Flat Liner camp beds, usually worth £280, three tents, Nash Scope fishing rods and some Nash Scope reels.
Anyone who sees anything is urged to call the Essex Chronicle newsdesk who will then contact the fisherman.
Police are also investigating and can be contacted on 101.
