Narooma Surf Life Saving Club is looking at ways to replace thousands of dollars worth of emergency equipment after it was recently stolen.
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Volunteers discovered the break in on Thursday, March 19.
Club president Jon Carruthers was annoyed and disappointed.
"I was pissed off; it's not what you need on top of everything else," he said.
Mr Carruthers believed the thief had climbed over the balcony, then climbed to the side balcony to break in through a side door.
"They jimmied the radio room open," he said.
All but one of the two-way radios were stolen, along with the radio charger, binoculars and a Samsung tablet used for patrol members to log on and off.
"They sifted through filing cabinets as well, but there's nothing worthwhile in there if you're not a clubbie," Mr Carruthers said.
The radios cost about $1000 each and were channeled to communicate with multiple emergency services.
"It's annoying for us because it's emergency gear that has been stolen," Mr Carruthers said.
"Thanks to Bermagui surf club, they have lent us some in the interim until we get replacements."
Mr Carruthers said the club will look at applying for a government grant or hoped to reach out to the community for help.
"There may be a generous person of the public to help replace them [radios]," he said.
Mr Carruthers said old locks were replaced and the club was looking at possibilities to install surveillance cameras.
"It's hard to secure the surf club because it's such an old building," he said.
Forensic police examined the club and investigations continue.
"They found a foot print, and dusted for fingerprints," Mr Carruthers said.
Despite their patrol season ending early due to the coronavirus pandemic, Mr Carruthers said lifesavers remained on standby.
"We are still equipped for call outs," he said.