A SPATE of attempted burglaries took place around Rugby on Friday night (June 23).
Police received reports of two offenders attempting to break into a premises on Railway Terrace at around 11:15pm. They were disturbed by a light when attempting to open shutters and left the scene in a dark-coloured 4×4 vehicle.
Then, shortly before 11:30pm a similar vehicle was reported to have crashed into a business premises on Hillmorton Road, causing significant damage. It is believed an attempt was made to take a till from the premises.
The vehicle is then believed to have been involved in a third incident, shortly before 12:15am, where it was used to try to break into a petrol station on Church Road, Shilton and an attempt was made to take a till.
At around 12:15am a vehicle suspected of involvement in the incidents was sighted by officers on Wood Lane, Shilton, travelling in the Coventry direction. The vehicle failed to stop for officers and following a short pursuit the occupants left the vehicle and ran off.
Detective Inspector Jon Belcher of Warwickshire Police said: “We understand the damage caused by these types of incident can be devastating for local businesses, and we want to reassure those affected that we are following all lines of enquiry to make sure those responsible are brought to justice.
“We would like to hear from anyone who may have seen the vehicle described driving in a suspicious or erratic way in the Rugby area, or who has other information believed to be linked to these incidents. Please call Warwickshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 479 of Friday June 23.”
A 26-year-old man from Coventry has been arrested on suspicion of burglary, aggravated taking of a motor vehicle and possession of a controlled substance, and is currently in custody.
