Suspected raider found hiding behind bins after Roker supermarket door is smashed

Police were called to Farmfoods on the Roker Retail Park in Sunderland shortly before 2.30am today, Tuesday, April 13 following reports that the front door had been smashed.

Officers attended the scene within minutes before discovering a concrete block that had been used to gain access to the store.

A 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of burglary after officers heard suspicious rustling behind some bins nearby.

Chief Inspector Nicola Wearing, of Northumbria Police, said: “There is no place for this type of offending and it is especially disappointing that somebody would target this shop – which is relied on by many families – at a time when the majority of people are pulling together.

“After being notified of the break-in, we were able to quickly deploy officers to the scene and they were there within four minutes of the call being made.

“From there, it was a case of good old-fashioned policing as officers searched for the suspect – and within minutes we heard a suspicious noise coming from behind some nearby bins.

“A suspect is now in custody and will be interviewed by our investigation team in connection with the offence.

“I would like to reassure our businesses that we are committed to taking swift and robust action against thieves and burglars, and carry out targeted patrols in identified areas in order to minimise this type of offending and ensure anyone responsible is brought to justice.”

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