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Cash stolen from Bransgore Co-op store

Cash stolen from Bransgore Co-op store
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Pooja Shrivastava
By Pooja ShrivastavaJan 31, 2022
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Cash was stolen from a convenience store in the New Forest during a late-night break-in, stated recent reports.

According to local reports, the Co-op store in Oak Tree Parade in Bransgore was targeted at around 10.20pm on Thursday (27). Police said the burglars entered the store via a front door after damaging a shutter.

Cash was stolen from the tills within the shop.

A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said: “We have conducted initial enquiries, but if anyone saw anything suspicious at the time or saw what happened, we would urge them to contact police by calling 101 and quoting cri me reference number 44220037199.”

No arrests have been made.

A spokesperson for Co-op said, “There was a break-in at our Bransgore store last night (Thursday, 27 January) while the store was closed for the evening. The store remains temporarily closed to allow police to investigate, and we appeal for anyone who may have seen or heard anything to come forward.

"The store is expected to re-open later today (Friday, 28, January) to serve the community.”

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