Witness appeal after spate of shop burglaries in Worksop
Police are investigating three separate incidents
Last updated 28th Oct 2022
Police are trying to trace a man who was caught on CCTV amid a spate of shop burglaries in Worksop.
It's after a rock was thrown through the window of the front door of Smithy’s café in Anston Avenue.
Someone entered the shop and stole a till, containing around ÂŁ150, as well as a card machine.
In a separate break-in at The Koffee House in Celtic Point ÂŁ100 was stolen from the tip box.
A shop window was also smashed in Kilton Hill, although nothing was taken.
All three incidents happened in the early hours between October 18 and 19.
PC Chris Clayton, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We are connecting all three incidents to the same suspect.
“These happened in the early hours of the morning when the businesses were closed, with the suspect launching objects through the windows and doors to gain access.
“This has caused considerable damage to the affected businesses who are working hard to serve the people of Worksop and earn an honest living.
“Many businesses in Worksop are still recovering from the impact of the pandemic which resulted in a loss of trade, and it is despicable that someone would smash up their properties and attempt to destroy their livelihoods.
““We won’t stand for this and are working hard to bring the person responsible to justice. We are calling on the public’s help and have released an image of a man that could help us with our inquiries.
“Do you know the person in this image or are you the person in this image? Please get in touch immediately.”