Police investigating two burglaries in Willingham

Detectives are appealing for information following two burglaries in Willingham.

The first happened at about 3.50am on Monday (21 September) when a man smashed the front door panel of the Co-op in High Street.

A smoke security system was activated and the man, who was wearing blue jeans, a black top, baseball cap and a snood covering his face, left the store empty-handed running in the direction of Church Street.

Police were then called at about 1am today (22 September) with reports of a break in at the One Stop in Church Street.

Two men dressed in black with balaclavas arrived in a black vehicle and smashed the front store window.

They filled a bag with cigarettes and left in the vehicle towards Green Street.

No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.

Detective Sergeant Jonathan Lockwood said: “We appreciate these incidents will cause concern within the local community and would like to reassure residents that a thorough investigation is underway.

“I would encourage residents and business owners to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity, no matter how minor it may seem.”

Anyone with information or anyone who has CCTV or dashcam footage which may assist the investigation, is asked to report online quoting reference 35/73400/26 or call 101. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111 or online.