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Business owners are urged to be vigilant, after two premises in the north of the island were broken into, during two separate incidents.
On the evening of Friday 30 March 2018, the Woodies Kiosk at Bordeaux, Vale was forcibly entered. Days later Intersport on the Lowlands Industrial estate was targetted.
Guernsey Police said "significant damage" was caused at Woodies during that forced entry, which happened sometime between the hours of 18:00 and 23:00 on Good Friday. Once inside the kiosk, the alleged offenders stole £200 in cash before fleeing the scene.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Guernsey Police on 72511, to speak with PC 99 Ferbrache, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Pictured: One of Woodies town branches
Guernsey Police have issued a message to owners of small commerical businesses following the reported break in at Bordeaux. In a statement, Guernsey Police ask business owners to "remain vigilant at this time" and to "refrain from leaving cash on their premises at the end of business."
The force's Crime Reduction Advisor is available with further information on ways to proactively protect property. Andy Goodall can be contacted via 725111.
In a separate incident, Guernsey Police are also investigating a burglary at Intersport on Lowlands Industrial Estate in the Vale. Sometime between 21:00 on Monday 2 April and 08:45 Tuesday 3 April, various items were taken from the sports shop "after a group gained access through a back door."
That case is being investigated by PC 129 Babbe.
Duty Inspector Karl Zierlinger said: "When leaving premises at the end of the day or night’s trading, ensure all valuables are secure. Tills should be emptied of cash and till drawers left open. Any cash that has to remain on the premises should be secured in a safe and do not leave the safe key in the same premises.
"In many cases break-ins are opportunist crimes and can be prevented, as long as you take the right precautions. Doors and windows need to be secured and locked and any alarm, CCTV system or security lighting system should be switched on. Keep your keyholder details up to date, make sure your property is secure and don't give potential thieves a chance.
"Similarly, try not to leave anything of value on show inside your vehicle – lock items in the boot if you need to leave the vehicle for any time. Check that car doors are always locked when you park, even if you park in a secure place or on private property. Take away the temptation, and minimise the risk."
Pictured above: Intersport
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