CCTV footage released after cash is stolen from Weston-super-Mare store in late-night burglary


Officers are searching for a man who could have information about a burglary investigation in Weston-super-Mare. The incident is said to have taken place between 11pm and 1am on Wednesday, August 21, when a man forced entry into a store on the High Street and took a significant quantity of cash.

The man police are looking to speak to is described as a middle-aged, of average build with dark brown or black hair and glasses. He was wearing a turquoise zipped hoodie, beige trousers, brown shoes and was holding a cloth bag. They have released CCTV footage of the person they wish to talk to.

A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police shared a statement that reads: "We’re appealing for the public’s help to identify the man in this CCTV footage in connection with a burglary investigation in Weston-super-Mare.

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"Sometime between 11pm and 1am on Wednesday 21 August, an unknown man forced entry into a shop in High Street and made off with a quantity of cash. The man in the footage (below) is described as white, of average build, aged between 35-45 years old, with short, dark hair and glasses.

Screengrab from CCTV of a WsM burglary
Call police if you recognise this man -Credit:Avon and Somerset Police

"He was wearing a turquoise zip-up hoodie, beige chinos, brown shoes and carrying a cloth bag. If you recognise him, or have any information which could assist our enquiries, please contact us."

Officers are now appealing for anyone who has information to come forward calling 101 quoting reference number 5224221304.