McColl’s store in Sutton sealed off after suspected ‘ram raid’

Forensic teams were at the scene of the McColl's shop on Peckers Hill Road, Sutton this morning (Wednesday, March 30).

Police have now issued a statement on the incident, believing that three males broke into the store at around 3am and stole money from the cash machine.

The suspects caused extensive damage to the shop front, and drove off in a black four door hatchback which was parked at the side of the shop.

The cash machine at McColl's was dismantled and emptied of its contents, while a black Ford Transit was left at the scene.

Officers remain at Peckers Hill Road with a cordon in place to conduct continued enquiries, including witness statements and CCTV footage.

The incident comes less than a fortnight after a Morrisons Local near Sutton Park was targeted by ram raiders.

Detective Inspector Barbara Hebden said: “We are in the early stages of the investigation and keen to speak to any witnesses who saw suspicious activity on Peckers Hill Road in the early hours of this morning, or if you were driving by and have captured dashcam footage please get in touch. 

“Business burglaries are not a victimless crime – they have a huge impact on shop workers and the people that use their facilities in our communities.

"We are determined to find these offenders and ensure other businesses are not targeted in future.

"If you were on Pecker Hill Road near McColl’s and saw the incident or anyone driving off, let us know too, as your dashcam, CCTV or other information could be key.”

If you have any further information about this incident,  respond to the police appeal via this link  https://unitedkingdom1cpp-portal.digital-policing.co.uk/merseyside/appeal/22000218175

You can also contact the police on their social media desk on Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ with reference 22000218175.