Police seek witnesses to substantial commercial theft

Wednesday, 21 October 2015 00:00

Police are appealing for witnesses after thieves made off with a safe from a business in Douglas.

Apollo Blinds, on the Riverside Industrial Estate, was raided in the early hours of yesterday morning.

The company van - a silver Renault Kangoo - was also stolen; police want to speak to anyone who saw it being driven before it was dumped.

Anyone with information should contact Police Headquarters or Crimestoppers.

Yesterday, the company revealed £10,000 had been stolen - partner Chris Reynolds says he fears other businesses could also be targeted:

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