Police have launched an urgent appeal for witnesses after a dramatic burglary on Cricklade Road where a thief snatched a cash till containing £3,000 from a local food outlet.
The brazen raid occurred around 4.30am on April 15, with the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_0%% captured on CCTV ripping their coat as they fled the scene.
%%UKNIP_ANCHOR_1%% Police are urging residents in the Beatrice Street, Whiteman Street, Florence Street areas, and surrounding roads to review any doorbell or CCTV footage that might show suspicious activity from that morning.
Police Issue Urgent Appeal
A %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_2%% spokesperson said:
"We are particularly keen to trace anyone who saw suspicious behaviour in the area or who may have captured footage of the suspect, particularly %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_3%% the distinctive torn coat."
The image of the damaged coat is being circulated to help jog memories and %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%% fresh leads.
How to Provide Information
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- ? Call Wiltshire %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_6%% on 101, quoting reference 54250045925.
- ? Alternatively, contact %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_7%% anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Even small details could prove vital in helping to %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_8%% down the offender.
Community Reaction
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, with many %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_9%% residents expressing concern about rising burglaries and urging others to double-check their security systems.
