Robbers using cutting equipment target two Rainbow stores: Bungay/Beccles
(NR35 - Friday, 11 March, 2011)

Police are appealing for information following two burglaries at business premises.

At just before 12.30am today, Saturday 12th March 2011, the Rainbow store in Gosford Road, Beccles was broken into.

Once inside offenders used cutting equipment to force open an ATM cash machine.

A quantity of cash from the ATM and a quantity of wine bottles in crates was stolen.

Three men were seen to make off in a black Audi estate.

At just before 12.35am today, Saturday 12th March 2011, the Rainbow store in Hillside Road East, Bungay was broken into.

Once inside, cutting equipment was used to force open an ATM cash machine.

A quantity of cash from the ATM and a quantity of wine in bottles was stolen.

A dark coloured Audi estate was seen to make off from the scene.

The stores were closed at the time of the incidents, no staff were present and no-one was injured.

The stores are cordoned off and police are currently at the scenes conducting house-to-house and CCTV enquiries.

Scenes of crime officers are also conducting examinations of the scenes.

Police would like to speak to anyone who was in the vicinity of either store at the relevant times or anyone who has any information in relation to these incidents.

Calls should be made to DC Robert Brotherston at Lowestoft CID on 01473 613500.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Police Force: Suffolk

Address:
Rainbow
Hillside Road East
Bungay
SUFFOLK
NR35