Thieves broke into the White Rose football centre in Sherburn in Elmet on Saturday evening.
They were disturbed by a member of the public and got away in a white transit van.
However Selby Police were able to locate the stolen property and return the ride on lawn mower back to its rightful owner.
If you have any information or CCTV of the theft please contact 101 and quote this reference number NYP11122021-0399
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