Police are appealing for witnesses, or anyone with information, following burglaries in Newport town centre.
The first burglary occurred at around 02:00 yesterday morning (Tuesday) at Market Bakery in Scarrots Lane. Substantial damage was caused to the inside of the premises, an untidy search was carried out and a cash register was stolen.
At around 03:50, The Retreat Café in Scarrots Lane was broken into and food was removed from inside.
Officers are appealing for witnesses who may have seen a man described as wearing jeans, dark trainers and a dark T-shirt, between 03:50 and 04:20 on 5th May in the vicinity of Scarrots Lane and South Street.
These incidents have had a significant impact on the businesses affected, and Hampshire Constabulary would like to identify the person responsible as soon as possible.
Did you see anyone acting suspiciously, or perhaps carrying a heavy item? Have you located a discarded cash register somewhere on the Island?
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting 44200158083. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org
Who ever did this is just a 1st class scum bag….businesses r going to struggle as it and don’t need scum breaking into the shops
Well said.
Any CCTV about??