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Police are currently on the hunt for thieves who stole electrical equipment from a London youth club just minutes after a visit from Prince William.
Officers were called to Hanworth Centre Hub just after 3pm on Thursday after a journalist who was covering the Prince of Wales's attendance had his electrical equipment stolen.
Two males had allegedly nabbed the electronics from the West London youth centre on Hounslow Road, the Metropolitan Police said.
It came as journalists from several news organisations gathered on the road outside the hub to report on the Prince's visit.
The prince arrived just after 1pm and helped to carry crates of food inside the Hanworth Centre Hub before meeting staff and volunteers.
The Prince of Wales delivers supplies from Surplus to Supper during a visit to the Hanworth Centre Hub youth centre in Feltham, west London. Minutes after he left, a journalist had their electrical equipment stolen by two males
The prince arrived just after 1pm and helped to carry crates of food inside the Hanworth Centre Hub before meeting staff and volunteers
Surplus to Supper also delivers larger food packages to local families
The future king spoke to a group of teenagers about the services the hub provided
He then spoke to a group of teenagers about the services provided.
William had finished the visit and left the youth centre before the incident happened.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: 'Police were called at 3.08pm after electrical equipment was allegedly stolen by two males in Hounslow Road, Hanworth.
'Officers searched the area but the suspects could not be found.
'There have been no arrests. Enquiries are ongoing.'
The hub aims to help young who 'face challenges within mainstream education', according to Kensington Palace, as well as 'sessions for younger children to help keep them safe and learn new skills'.
The centre is based in the same building as a family-run mixed martial arts club, and attendees can also access the club's training area.
During his visit, William assisted in sorting a delivery from Surplus to Supper before meeting staff and volunteers to hear about the impact the food has on the services they are able to provide.
Surplus to Supper also delivers larger food packages to local families.
A Kensington Palace spokesman said: 'Reducing food waste has a considerable number of environmental benefits, including reducing emissions from landfill that contribute to climate change.
'Protecting the environment for future generations is one of The Prince of Wales's key priorities and in 2020 he launched The Earthshot
