Five men have been arrested thanks to vigilant York residents.
They spotted suspicious activity at 10pm last night and reported it to police.
A number of men wearing dark clothing were seen trying to break into Heworth Cricket Club.
Heworth Cricket Club
They then left the scene in a white van.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Officers responded immediately, and the van was identified and picked up on CCTV cameras.
“It was stopped by police a short time later on Tang Hall Lane.
“Inside were five men, and a search of the vehicle uncovered several screwdrivers, pairs of gloves and balaclavas, and a pair of pliers and a crowbar.”
At the cricket club, investigating officers found that a garage shutter appeared to have been damaged and opened, and items inside had been moved.
All five men inside the van, from the Leeds area, were arrested on suspicion of burglary. One was further arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class B drug.
Enquiries into the incident are ongoing today.
Police are reminding sports clubs to check their security and ensure all valuable items are kept locked and secure, or ideally stored off-site.