Police investigate ram-raid at Co-op

Thieves targeted the Co-op store at Panmurefield Village overnight.

It’s believed the culprits used a vehicle to smash into the doors.

They then made their way inside the shop before leaving with stock including alcohol.

The incident, which happened at about 4.30am, was reported to police after staff turned up for work just after 5am and discovered the damage.

The store was cordoned off by police and was set to remain closed for the day.

A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said: “We were called to the Co-operative Food store at Panmurefield Village at 5.15am today following reports of a theft. Inquiries are ongoing.”

A Co-op spokeswoman said the shop had been targeted at about 4.30am.

She added: “Fortunately no one was present at the time but the store remains closed while we assess the damage.

“We apologise for the inconvenience caused by its temporary closure and appeal for anyone with information to come forward to the police.”

The incident left locals shocked.

Carol Morgan, 48, who has lived in the area for 10 years, told the Tele: “I sent my young lass up for milk this morning and she said the store was closed due to a break-in. “When she showed me the picture she’d taken on her phone I couldn’t believe it.

“I’ve just come up myself and you can see that the door is an absolute mess and some bottles of alcohol have been smashed.”

Regular customer Davina Fleming, 69, said: “It must have been rammed by a car — I’m shocked at the extent of the damage.

“I usually go in to get papers and milk but I certainly won’t be going in today.”

One eyewitness, who asked not to be named, said: “There were four police cars here this morning and they sent a sniffer dog in first.”

Another onlooker added: “I stopped to buy my morning sandwich and there was a police barrier around the store.

“There were still staff standing outside and a lot of shocked customers. One of the members of staff told me the store had been rammed by a car.

“The doors are still attached at the top but they’ve been displaced down at the bottom.”

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The damaged shop doors.