Over the weekend, a coordinated string of break-ins targeted three sports club facilities within an approximate five-kilometer radius around the town of Morges, according to local club officials and police reports. The burglaries affected the beverage and social hubs, known locally as buvettes, belonging to the FC Tolochenaz, the FC Echichens, and the FC Lonay clubs, resulting in property damage, forced entry, and small thefts.
Break-Ins at FC Tolochenaz and FC Lonay Facilities
The raid began at the FC Tolochenaz facility during the night from Friday to Saturday. According to Tim Rapo, a member of the club committee and the official responsible for club finances, the perpetrators entered by breaking the window of the referees’ dressing room and stole money. Club president Kevin Riat noted that surveillance footage captured the suspects kicking open doors at approximately 3:00 AM. Although the cash register was well hidden following a single-match evening, the intruders managed to locate it.
A similar pattern emerged a short distance away at the FC Lonay clubhouse. Vincent Rosselet, president of FC Lonay, stated that neighbors alerted the club to the intrusion on Monday. Intruders broke a door and a window, but failed to locate the cash register. Instead, the thieves stole only Mars chocolate bars, lollipops, and candies. Rosselet spent his day off cleaning up debris and noted that the club intends to file a formal police complaint while hoping the municipality will install surveillance cameras following a previous break-in years prior.
Did You Know? The targeted buvettes are located within a tight five-kilometer radius around the town of Morges, with some clubs reporting that their facilities had previously been targeted by similar break-ins years ago.
FC Echichens Targeted and Ongoing Police Investigation
A parallel incident occurred two to three kilometers away at the FC Echichens buvette. Marlène Almeida, president of FC Echichens, stated that club managers had secured the main event earnings before departing, leaving only a small tip jar on the premises. Intruders smashed a window, caused damage inside the kitchen, and subsequently moved on to target a neighboring BMX club’s facility.
Local law enforcement confirmed the multi-site break-ins. Police teams deployed to the affected locations to document the structural damage and gather potential fingerprints or physical traces left behind by the perpetrators, as detailed in reports released on Monday evening.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which sports clubs were targeted by the burglars?
The break-ins targeted the buvettes of FC Tolochenaz, FC Echichens, and FC Lonay, along with a neighboring BMX club facility.
What items were stolen during the incidents?
At FC Lonay, the intruders stole Mars chocolate bars, lollipops, and candies after failing to find the hidden cash register. Money was stolen at FC Tolochenaz, while only a small tip jar was present at FC Echichens.
How did law enforcement respond to the weekend break-ins?
Police confirmed the cases, dispatched personnel to the affected sites to inspect the structural damage, and searched for fingerprints or traces left by the thieves.
What are your local sports clubs doing to prevent similar break-ins in your area?