Yahoo News Scunthorpe Co-op and JD Sports targeted in early-hours 'ram-raid' attempts
Two shops in Scunthorpe have been targeted in attempted ram-raids and sustained heavy damage including broken windows.
Humberside Police said two cars, which are believed to have been stolen from Glover Road, were deliberately driven into the shops - Co-op in Willoughby Road and JD Sports in High Street. It was not reported that anything had been taken and the suspects fled the scenes before police arrived.
Earlier today, people witnessed the stolen cars still in the shop fronts. Police taped off both stores and have begun to review CCTV from the area.
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A spokesperson for Humberside Police said: "Investigations are ongoing after we received reports of two burglaries in Scunthorpe in the early hours of this morning, Friday 8 November.
"At around 2.40am and 3.00am, we received reports that two cars had been deliberately driven into the shutters of two shops on Willoughby Road and High Street in attempt to raid the stores, causing extensive damage. Officers swiftly attended and recovered both vehicles believed to be involved, after the suspects allegedly fled the scene in another vehicle.
"Following lines of enquiries, the vehicles thought to be involved in the raids were reportedly stolen from a house on Glover Road earlier that evening.
"Scene guards remain in place at both addresses whilst officers carry out lines of enquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, this includes reviewing CCTV footage from the area.
"We would appeal for information in relation to the incident that may help with our enquiries, to please call us on our non-emergency number 101 quoting reference number 24*159746."
A date has not yet been set for the reopening of the Co-Op store. On its website, Lincolnshire Co-op says: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, Willoughby Road Food Store is temporarily closed. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding during this time."
