Stolen truck driven into shops in Airdrie & Coatbridge break-ins
It happened in the early hours of Wednesday 31st July
A truck stolen in Coatbridge in the early hours of this morning was used to ram into stores in Airdrie to steal cigarettes and cash.
Detectives in Coatbridge are appealing for information after two properties were broken into and an attempt was made on another on Wednesday 31 July 2019.
It happened around 3am this morning when, Top Class Conservatories in Main Street, Coatbridge was broken into and a blue Isuzu Rodeo truck was stolen.
It was used to ram Lee’s Grocers in Petersburn Road, Airdrie but the attempt to break in was unsuccessful, however the thieves were undeterred and drove to another store.
The truck was driven into Sidhu’s Store in Wheatholm Street and the thieves managed to get in and steal cigarettes and cash.
Following the incident the suspects made off in the truck. Enquiries carried out so far have revealed that there were three occupants, possibly all male, within.
Officers are continuing to check CCTV footage for any additional information which could assist their enquiries.
Detective Constable Ben Simpson said:
“These stores are regularly used by local people and the buildings have been badly damaged. It’s clear the intention of the suspects was to cause damage and grab as much as they could before making off.
"I would appeal to anyone who heard or saw anything which could be related to these incidents to contact us.
"I would also ask any road users who were driving in those areas in the early hours of this morning to check their dash cam footage as it may have captured images which could assist our investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to call CID officers at Coatbridge Police Station via 101, quoting either of these incident numbers 414, 420 and 457 of Wednesday 31 July 2019.
Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.
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