http://www.shropshirestar.com/2009/01/05/business-hit-in-ram-raid/ UK Business hit in ram-raid Police
Ram-raiders caused hundreds of pounds of damage and stole a haul of
equipment from a business on a Telford industrial estate.The three
burglars reversed an Iveco flatbed lorry into the roller shutter doors
at the premises in Horton Court, Hortonwood, yesterday, between 9pm and
9.35pm. After reversing the lorry into the unit, they managed to break
in and load dozens of boxes of printer cartridges on to the van.The
burglars then fled the scene in the lorry, but crashed into another
vehicle as they made their escape.The crash happened close to Trench
Lock Garage just after 9.45pm, forcing the thieves to flee on foot.
They left the stolen property behind in the van, which is now being
examined by forensic investigators.
Police said no-one was
injured in the crash. Chris Ammonds, Telford police spokesman, said:
“The thieves managed to access the premises and stole a number of boxes
of printer cartridges before making their escape in the van.“We have
number of forensic leads to follow up, but are keen to hear from anyone
who has information that may help our investigation. “Anyone with
information about the initial burglary, or anyone who may have seen the
three suspects fleeing the scene of the road traffic collision, is
asked to contact Telford police on 0300 333 3000.”