Tesco Express closed as ‘stolen car’ smashes into shop
A suspected stolen car rammed into a Tesco Express during a robbery.[1]
At around 12.25am the security[2] alarm went off at the Tesco on the Esso Petrol Station forecourt, on Cronton Road, Tarbock. The shop was closed at the time and nobody was on the site.
It was reported that a grey Ford Fiesta ram raided the shop[3] by reversing into the front of the store, forcing entry. A man, wearing a blue hoodie then went into the shop.
The store’s anti-theft smoke screen was then activated, and the suspects are believed to have left the scene in a blue Vauxhall Crossland. Both cars are believed to have been stolen vehicles.
It was later established a box containing a significant quantity of cash had been stolen during the incident. Officers attended and the Ford Fiesta, which was found abandoned, has been recovered for forensic examination.
Detective Inspector[5] Peter Rexwinkel said: "At this early stage of the investigation we are looking for any information on the movement of both the grey Ford Fiesta and blue Vauxhall Crossland before the incident, and any information on where the Vauxhall was seen afterwards.
Tesco Express on Cronton Road in Tarbock (Image: Liverpool ECHO)
"If you saw any suspicious activity in the area at all or have any images, video or dashcam footage taken in the area at the time, please get in touch as any small piece of evidence could be crucial."
He added: "Business burglaries such as this are far from victimless crimes. Shops such as this are staffed by people living locally and provide a vital service to their customers in the community.
"Besides the obvious cost to repair the damage caused, this incident has led to significant disruption for staff and customers as well as causing them understandable concern, and we are determined to identify those responsible and put them before the courts."
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References
- ^ Tesco Express during a robbery. (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
- ^ security (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
- ^ Ford Fiesta ram raided the shop (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
- ^ Teenager attacked with machete after being ambushed by thugs (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
- ^ Detective Inspector (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
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