Inside Ransacked Stoke-on-Trent Shop Targeted by Raiders
A Stoke-on-Trent shop was ransacked by thieves who stole cash and goods, leaving the owner devastated and seeking help from the police
Stoke-on-Trent, UK, Burglary, CCTV, Police, Shop
Stoke-on-Trent: A local shop, Stoke Mart, was hit hard by thieves who broke in and stole a ton of stuff. They took off with thousands of pounds worth of cigarettes, vapes, and even some booze, plus £600 from the till.
The shop manager, Ashfaq Ali, was in shock when he found the mess on Tuesday morning. He said the place was wrecked, with the CCTV and alarm systems damaged, and all three doors broken. It was a total disaster.
Stoke Mart had just opened last month, and Ashfaq was feeling pretty good about business. But now, he’s worried. He locked up like usual, so this was a real shocker. His boss told him to stay calm and call the police, but it’s tough to deal with something like this.
He mentioned that business was picking up, and they were finally getting customers in. But now, with all the losses, it feels like a huge setback. They’ve already lost a day of trade and a lot of money they invested in stock.
There’s also the fear of it happening again. They’re hesitant to restock since no one has been caught yet. Luckily, they have insurance, and Ashfaq is hoping to get some of the money back. They’re in talks with the insurers to sort things out.
The burglary happened on Monday night, and the police are on the case. They’re asking anyone who might have seen something or has CCTV footage to come forward. Thankfully, no one was hurt during the break-in.
If you have any info, you can call the police at 101 or reach out to Crimestoppers anonymously. It’s a tough time for Ashfaq and his team, and they could really use the community’s support.