Six shops ransacked in Leighton Buzzard with cash and charity collection tin stolen
Shops and businesses in the centre of Leighton Buzzard were ransacked by thieves who stole cash, a charity tin and jewellery.
Strattons Food Hall, Wilde Flower Boutique, Mister Mitchells Dry Cleaning, Emily’s Nails and Spa, the Willen Hospice shop and New Look, all around the High Street, were targeted between 3am and 4am on Sunday morning (November 16).
Some stores had cash taken, along with an iPad mini, a charity collection box and some jewellery.
Chief Inspector Janine Graham, who oversees the Leighton Buzzard Community Policing team said: “It is devastating for many of our local businesses to have been targeted in this way, and sadly some shop owners have incurred the loss of vital funds and assets.
“Retail theft is not a victimless crime and burglaries of retail units can have a significant impact on those who work there. A number of those targeted in this crime spree are independent businesses and even a charity shop.
“We are exploring a number of lines of enquiry including reviewing CCTV in the area, and would appeal for anyone with their own security cameras or who may have been around the area at the time to come forward.
“We are committed to tackling burglary and retail crime, as well as related offences including handling stolen goods. Any information you can provide may help us locate those responsible.”
Anyone who has information or CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage is asked to report online here or call 101 quoting reference 40/66149/25.