Burglars target Shrewsbury charity shops
Burglars have targeted two Shrewsbury charity shops in Shrewsbury town centre overnight. The Scope Charity Shop in Claremont Street and the Marie Curie Cancer Care premises in Mardol were both broken into.
Entry in both burglaries was gained by forcing windows resulting in a total of about £600 damage. The shop and office areas were searched and several items stolen, including a small amount of cash and a Kenwood CB Radio.
Staff discovered the break-ins on arriving for work today.
A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: "These two incidents are being linked and we are appealing for information from anyone who spotted people acting suspiciously in the Claremont Street and Mardol area overnight.
"We are also advising all business premises in the town, including charity shops, to check their security and make improvements where possible."
Information should be forwarded to Shrewsbury police station on 0300 333 3000 or to the anonymous Crimestoppers number, 0800 555 111, for which a reward may be paid.
