Delivery van, money and food stolen from bakery near Redruth
Bosses are now having to hire a vehicle so they can carry out deliveries
Last updated 13th Oct 2020
The owner of a bakery in Cornwall says everything she has been working for has been 'destroyed' after a break in.
Portreath Bakery, on Wilson Way in Pool, was targeted overnight on Saturday.
A large white Mercedes delivery van was stolen from the premises, which is a freezer vehicle, along with money and food.
Owner Marion Symonds has told Pirate FM that a load of stock will now need to be thrown away, because of coronavirus safety measures.
A large amount of damage was also caused to the property and she is sending out a warning to other local businesses.
"There seem to be lots of break ins and vehicles being stolen in our area.
"It’s really tough times for business. And we could do without it.
"I feel we should warn all businesses in the Redruth and Pool area, times are hard and these added costs are very upsetting."
Marion Symonds, Portreath Bakery
Devon and Cornwall Police have confirmed that they are investigating.
"Police are appealing for witnesses after a Cornish bakery was broken into and their van was stolen.
"Offenders smashed a double-glazed door to get inside Portreath Bakery in Wilson Way, Pool, sometime between 3pm on Saturday 10th October and 10.10am the next day.
"They stole food before taking the bakery’s van which was parked outside.
"Police are investigating and appealing to the public to look out for the stolen van and report any sightings to them.
"The van is a white Mercedes Sprinter with the registration WN62 XXE."
Devon and Cornwall Police
Anyone who can assist police is asked to contact 101@dc.police.uk or telephone 101, quoting crime reference CR/085746/20.