Mask-wearing criminals break into Shaftesbury store
The group of four used a silver Mercedes as a getaway car.
Officers investigating a burglary at a store in Shaftesbury are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward.
At around 11.20pm on Friday 21 January 2022 four offenders forced entry to the Spar on Mampitts Road and stole a quantity of cigarettes and cash.
It is reported that the group used a silver Mercedes, which started with the registration WJ05, to get to and from the scene.
Descriptions
The first offender is described as white, tall and was wearing skinny fit blue jeans, a padded jacket that had a lighter colour on the top section and darker colour on the bottom section and black and white trainers.
The second offender is described as short and of slight build and was wearing a dark-coloured coat with orange lining on the inside of the hood, possible Superdry, with Nike tracksuit bottoms. The third offender is described as tall, of large build and was wearing a dark-coloured North Face jacket.
They were all wearing face masks. No description has been obtained of the fourth offender.
Police Constable Vicky Worboys, of North Dorset police, said:
“This incident occurred late in the evening after the store had closed. I am appealing to anyone who saw any suspicious activity to please contact Dorset Police.
“I would also ask anyone who may have captured the offenders in the area on their home CCTV or dashcams to please come forward.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online**, via email** 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220012702. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.