ALLOTMENT tenders have been left feeling unsafe after another break-in over the weekend.

Bill Crease, chairman of the Allotment Association, told the Leader that the Mill Lane site had been broken into on Saturday and property had been stolen.

He said: "The biggest issue for me is we have so many vulnerable people here. The term vulnerable goes much wider than someone with a physical disability.

"I would view someone in their 60s on her own as vulnerable. And sadly, at my age and receiving radiotherapy, when I'm down here on my own, I'm vulnerable.

"I want my wife to come down and manage it on her own and I want to be comfortable and know she's safe but I can't."

The Leader has previously reported that the allotment has been subject to theft and vandalism and despite putting cameras up, they had been ripped down.

Mr Crease, who is undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, said the allotments are a place for relaxation, which has been proven difficult due to not knowing what will be discovered before every visit.

The allotments are owned by Connah's Quay town council and he has previously requested the Allotment Association takes over the responsibility.

The Chair of the Association said safety measures need to be put in place to prevent further incidents.

He added: "In September last year we put in an offer to the town council to take financial responsibility for things like gates and fences.

"Eight months on we are still having break-ins and we are still losing property. Most of it is vandalism but in this instance someone has lost some valuables.

"Most of it would be resolved if we had the property. We have money in the bank to do it but the town council need to say yes.

"There's a really positive vibe about the place most of the time, but after another incident like this, most just feel scared.

"There's a huge range of people down here who deserve to feel safe."

The incident occurred overnight on Saturday, March 16 and about three sheds were damaged.

The door of one shed was completely damaged and property was stolen.

RainbowBiz, social enterprise, hosts a weekly project at the allotments called Digging Deeside, for vulnerable adults to volunteer and take part.

Sarah Way, project leader, said they are concerned that acts of anti-social behaviour have started again on the site.

She added: "On this occasion our project was not targeted, however, we do have concerns for the vulnerable adults who attend the project.

"These types of crimes are not good for the mental welfare of anyone who chooses to visit the allotments. We would urge anyone who knows anything to contact North Wales Police."

A spokesman for Connah's Quay town council said: "Any incidents of vandalism, theft or crime on site are completely unacceptable and unwelcome.

"Anyone with concerns or something to report then please contact police immediately."

Anyone with information can contact North Wales Police on 101.