A 43-year-old man from Havant has been arrested on suspicion of burglary following a break-in at The Happy Haddock fish and chip shop in Shanklin’s Old Village over the weekend.
A cash box and till insert were stolen from inside the chippy at some point overnight on Saturday (7th) into Sunday morning.
Forensic investigators have been called in to examine the scene of the crime.
As a result of the break-in and subsequent investigation, the popular fish and chip shop remains closed tonight (Monday) and will also be closed tomorrow. Staff hope to be welcoming customers again on Wednesday.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary has told Island Echo:
“We are investigating a burglary which took place at a chip shop in Shanklin High Street.
“This took place some time overnight on the 7 December.
“A cash box and till insert were stolen from inside.
Article continues below this advertisement “A 43-year-old man from Havant has been arrested in connection with this incident. He remains in custody at this time”.
UPDATE TUESDAY – Police have confirmed they are investigating whether the break-in at The Happy Haddock is connected to a break-in at The Old Smithy, Godshill.
Thank Cod the burglar was caught so quickly.
Pollocks, this is not the plaice for comments like that
Nicola sturgeon and alex salmond sounds fishy to me
BLAH BLAH BLAH, FIXED LINK, BLAH BLAH BLAH
Too many foreigners coming over here, bally english people should stay at home. Home rule for the Isle of Wight.
whats a fixed link got to do with it.
I hope this guy was just at the wrong plaice at the wrong time
Havant say no more
I know, why don’t they just say Lea Park!
I think you mean ‘Leigh Park’.
Bet he same bloke that robbed the old smithy!!! Scum bag!!!
Someone got battered
Probably needed the money for the cheap ferry’s
Why do these people have to break into other peoples property. Its such a shame there are more crime on this island now then when I moved here few yrs ago I used to feel you could walk out at night for a stroll but no more.
Should have bought a yacht.
You… do own a yacht right? You’re not poor, are you?
Another honest business trying to earn an honest living, upset by some dishonest scumbag Visited this fine establishment a few times when on holiday on the IOW – they don’t deserve this!!! Hope they recover soon
Sounds like the Fuzz caught him hook, line and sinker