BACK in March, a Slough man was handed a 30-month prison sentence after he was found to helped raid three Co-op stores in Berkshire and Oxfordshire.
The judge in that case, His Honour Judge Dugdale, slammed Liam Brown, of Hemming Way, for his involvement in these incidents, telling him his actions would have had a big impact on the community.
Since then, two more Co-op stores have been raided -- although it is unclear who is behind the burglaries.
It’s not just convenience stores that have been targeted in Berkshire this year, however -- here are the shops that have suffered as a result of raids in 2022.
Hermitage Co-operative
Four men used a truck to ram-raid a Co-op store in a West Berkshire village.
They got away in another car after burgling the Newbury Road in Hermitage at 1.40am this morning (May 2).
The group used a Toyota Hilux, registration beginning FE07, to break into the store.
Te then left in the Hilux and another car with the registration beginning RK07 and headed towards Yattendon.
All of the offenders were wearing gloves and had their faces covered. One offender was wearing a blue hoodie with letters on the front.
To report any information you can call 101 or make a report online, quoting reference 43220187709.
Theale Co-operative
Another Co-op was forced to close after being hit by burglars earlier this year.
The Co-operative on High Street, Theale, was raided overnight in late April.
Boots, The Gold Factory and Co-op have all been targeted
Shocking pictures show one of the store’s windows smashed where boxes of beer are positioned.
A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said: "Thames Valley Police has received a report of a burglary at around 2.15am today [April 22] in High Street, Theale.
“Entry was forced through a window and cash as well as alcohol has been taken.
“An investigation is ongoing.
Boots, The Gold Factory and Co-op have all been targeted
“Anyone with information can make a report by calling 101 or via the website, quoting reference 43220171884.”
Gold Factory
Burglars stole £250,000 worth of valuables from a jewellery store after ram-raiding a Slough shop.
Police say two offenders used a hammer to break open jewellery displays at the Gold Factory jewellers on Farnham Road at 4.30am on Saturday, April 9.
Boots, The Gold Factory and Co-op have all been targeted
They were able to gain access to the store after a man driving a vehicle reversed into the shop’s metal shutters, causing considerable damage.
Police have released CCTV images of the men involved in the robbery, as well as one of the cars used in the incident.
The occupier got out of the car and entered the store before another vehicle pulled up and a second person joined them.
Once inside, the duo smashed open displays and stole an estimated £250,000 worth of goods.
Boots, The Gold Factory and Co-op have all been targeted
Detective Constable Lewis Jefferson, based at Slough police station, said: “To contact us, call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43220152793.”
Wokingham Boots
Wokingham’s Boots was ram-raided in January of this year.
Police said a small van was driven into the shop in Market Place, Wokingham.
However, a black Land Rover was later linked to the crime.
Boots, The Gold Factory and Co-op have all been targeted
The offenders smashed the perfume cabinet stealing expensive fragrances.
The alarm was raised at 6am on Friday, January 13 and officers rushed to the scene.
Boots, The Gold Factory and Co-op have all been targeted
A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said: "Anyone with information should call us on 101 or make a report online, quoting reference 43220018676.”
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