Police are investigating a 2nd burglary in Cowes today (Monday), but whether this latest incident is linked to the theft of tools from a building site down the road remains to be seen. This latest incident saw Officers from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary called to Cowes Combined Services and Social Club on High Street just after midnight this morning. It is understood that the offender/s gained access by forcing entry to a back door, with a till insert stolen from the premises. Luckily the insert didn’t contain any cash. Anyone with any information on the incident is urged to contact police quoting 44240177813. It was just hours ago that Island Echo reported on the theft of numerous tools from a site on Bath Road in the town. Various items including power tools, batteries and copper fittings were taken. P Those with any information on the tool theft is also asked to contact police quoting 44240177975.
2ND BURGLARY IN COWES BEING INVESTIGATED BY POLICE
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But the police and Donna Jones will have you believe that crime is going down
This is what happens when the most vunrable in society have benifits cut or can’t earn a proper wage to bring up their children. Br
Ing up minium wage to £15.50 as labour suggests and i’m sure these poor folk would sooner do a days hard work paid fairly for rather than go and steal. Can’t help but feel sorry for them really. Walk a mile in their shoes maybe
No, no, no… There are laws in place and jobs out there. If you want to earn more money work hard and get a better job.