Car caught fire after attempted ram-raid in Wellingborough estate
The Co-op in Glenvale Park, Wellingborough was the target of an attempted ram-raid this morning, causing the car to catch fire and ‘significant damage’ to the shop.
Police are now asking for witnesses to come forward who may have seen the attempted ram raid in Cheyne Walk, Wellingborough.
At about 5.50am today (Monday, December 22) a Volvo car was used to smash the front window of the Co-op in the Glenvale Park estate. Shortly after, the car caught fire and caused significant damage to both the vehicle and the outside of the store.
Police remain on the scene.
A Northamptonshire Police spokesman said: “Detectives are working at pace to establish the exact circumstance of this incident and would like to hear from anyone who may have any information, including dash-cam footage of the car reversing into the premises.
“Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.”
The attempt at the Glenvale Park store follows a string of ram-raids in recent months, including one at the Co-op in Farm Road, Wellingborough, one at at The Godbarbers in Farmstead Road, Corby earlier this month, one in Occuparion Road, Corby in October, and one in Raunds High Street in October).
Those who may be able to help police with their investigation are asked to quote incident number 25000745141 when providing any information.