CCTV images released following Shrewsbury shop burglaries
Police investigating four burglaries in a Shrewsbury shopping centre where property worth more than £60,000 was stolen, today released pictures of two men they believe may be able to assist.
They are urging the two to make contact and appealing to anyone who can identify them, to also get in touch.
Officers believe the two were in The Parade Shopping Centre in St Marys Place earlier in the day before the shops were broken into.
Police Constable Adrian Davies, one of the investigating officers, said: “We have spoken to a number of people who were in the centre on Tuesday, 20th May when the offences occurred.
“Having checked CCTV footage, the two men were also in The Parade that day and may have seen suspicious activity linked to these crimes. We would like to speak to them to see if they have any information which might help the investigation and are appealing to them to contact Shrewsbury police station by calling 101.
“We are also hoping they will be recognised from the images and appealing to anyone who thinks they can identify them, to also get in touch.”
He said inquiries were continuing into the break-ins at Rocked Silver Jewellers, the Bill Leighton Photographic Studio, Revive Health Spa and The Snug coffee shop. It’s believed they happened between 9pm and 10.15pm on 20th May.
The glass door to the jewellers was smashed and various pieces of jewellery worth £50,000 stolen. A window was broken at the Bill Leighton premises and four Nikon cameras and various lenses worth around £10,000 taken.
Cash was stolen from Revive and some food from the café. More than £1,000 damage was caused to the four shops.
PC Davies said a number of people had provided information to help the investigation but stressed the need for further assistance from potential witnesses on the night or from others who might have information.
“We think the two men in these images might be among those who could have information which would assist the inquiry.”
One man is described as Asian in appearance, of slim build, about 5ft 10ins tall with short or shaved dark hair. He was wearing a dark coloured tracksuit or combat style bottoms, dark training shoes, a light grey hooded top with the word “ADIDAS” across the chest and carrying a dark rucksack with light blue panels.
The other is white, about 5ft 10ins to 6ft tall, of slim build and was wearing a dark blue baseball type cap, dark tracksuit bottoms, dark jumper or coat and navy blue trainers. He was also carrying a dark rucksack type bag with light blue panels on the back.
Contact Shrewsbury police station on 101. Information can also be given to the anonymous Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
