Vital statistics and match performance details about Bradford Bulls' players have been stolen in a raid on the Super League team's offices.

Three computers on which exhaustive information about each of the club's players - from tries scored to conversions made and number-crunching statistics of their match prowess and fitness levels - were swiped by thieves early yesterday.

The information is used by club officials to help put together the best possible combination of players in the squad to maintain the Bulls' record. Super League is currently in the close season and the club is looking ahead to next summer's games.

The offices at the Grattan Stadium, Odsal, were broken into at 2.15am yesterday by teenagers who managed to rip the security grille off a window and smashed the glass.

Bulls media, PR and football manager Stuart Duffy said CCTV footage which had been passed on to the police showed the teenagers snooping around the club shop roof before breaking into the office.

He said: "Three computers were taken, two were silver G4 Apple Macs and one was a Hewlett Packard laptop. The Macs hold statistical information relating to players and their performances in games.

"It's quite comprehensive information for us and it's not really of any use to anyone else," said Mr Duffy.

The computers also hold footage of every match that the coaches use for match preparation and to improve players' performances. The laptop is used for administrative purposes and the information is not believed to be backed up so it would need collating again if it was not returned.

Mr Duffy said: "If anyone is offered these computers please get in touch with the police so that they can be returned to us."

This is the first time that the coaching offices have been broken into.

A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police urged anyone who may have been in the area to get in touch.

He said: "We would appeal for anyone who may have seen a vehicle or people acting suspiciously in this area between 2am and 2.30am to contact PC 3669 Peter Softley through the Bradford Central Helpdesk on (01274) 376459. Or if you are offered these items please get in touch."

Anyone who may be able to help the police recover these items can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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