Attempt to raid city store

ONE of Broughty Ferry’s busiest supermarkets was targeted by would-be thieves who tried to smash their way in.

The M&S Foodhall on Brook Street was the scene of a failed attempt to gain access shortly before 6am yesterday.

An exit on the Lawrence Street side of the building– where the car park is located – was damaged.

A spokeswoman from M&S said there was an “unsuccessful attempt” to gain access and confirmed they are supporting police during their investigation.

Shocked shoppers slammed those responsible.

One shopper, who did not wish to be named, said he had seen a glazier starting repairs.

He added: “There was a bit of damage to the automatic door. I saw a glazier and a security guard at the door shortly after 10am beside the car park.

“This area has a lot of houses around it so it’s fairly brazen to be trying to get into the store just before 6am.

“The shop doesn’t open until 8am but you’d imagine staff are maybe starting to come in to get set-up around that time.

“Thankfully the damage wasn’t too bad from what I could see but I was still shocked to hear what’s gone on.”

An M&S spokeswoman said: “There was an unsuccessful attempt to break into our Broughty Ferry store and we’re supporting the police with their investigation.”

A spokesman for Police Scotland said they were looking into it.

He added: “At around 5.45am on Wednesday, March 17, officers received a report of damage to a shopfront on Brook Street, Broughty Ferry. Enquiries into the matter are at an early stage.”