Penwortham man Edward Dever left shocked at being the victim of theft at Fulwood Gym
A man who had his gym bag stolen when callous thieves busted open his locker in broad daylight is warning others to be vigilant when visiting The Gym Group in Fulwood.
34-year-old bouncer Edward Dever from Penwortham is most upset that among the items in the bag was a photograph of his late nan who passed away eight years ago.
He said: "It happened around 3-4pm on Monday. My bag was in my locker which I had put a padlock on and they (the thieves) smashed it off.
"There were old photos of my dad and gran, £60 in cash, credit cards, bank cards, driving license, work ID in the bag."
He added: "Staff were amazing. They looked at CCTV and you can see me with my bag. Then later you can see someone put my bag in a large rucksack.
"The security cameras also show three lads leaving the gym at the time."
Asked would this deter him from going to the gym he continued: "I'm in shock yes as I still have to train but I am very wary now.
"I go to the gym five times a week and nothing like this has ever happened me before."
A spokesperson for the police said: "A theft was reported to us on Monday.
"We are looking into it and an investigation is underway."
The gym has been approached for comment.