Attempted ram raid at Sunderland shop

A Sunderland convenience shop was the target of an attempted burglary after the shutters of the store were damaged by a vehicle.
Debra Fox
By Debra Fox
Published 31st Mar 2020, 10:49 BST
Updated 31st Mar 2020, 14:16 BST
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The incident happened at the Premier store on Ethel Terrace overnight between Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27.

Northumbria Police confirmed that no-one gained access to the shop and nothing was stolen.

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A force spokesperson said: “Shortly after 7.30am on Friday, March 27 we received a report of an attempted burglary at the Premier store on Ethel Terrace, Sunderland.

The incident happened at the Premier store in Ethel Terrace. Picture: Google Maps.The incident happened at the Premier store in Ethel Terrace. Picture: Google Maps.
The incident happened at the Premier store in Ethel Terrace. Picture: Google Maps.

“It was reported that overnight a vehicle had been used to damage the shutters of the store. However, access was not gained and nothing was taken.”

Two ram-raids also took place in the city on March 26 and March 27 – at the Spar on North Hylton Road and at Station Road Sainsbury’s in Fulwell.

Use the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of the Northumbria Police website quoting log 126 270320 if you have any information.