Thieves smash into vape shop before fleeing with money and stock in 'ram-raid'

Thieves smashed their way into a vape shop before fleeing with money and stock.

The 'ram-raid' happened at e-Vapes in Bury Old Road, Whitefield, in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday). Police were called to the scene after receiving reports of a burglary.

Officers say the thieves smashed the shop's window before fleeing with money and stock. A police cordon was in place outside the shop following the incident.

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Pictures showed damage to a window at the front of the shop and shattered glass on the ground. Forensic officers were spotted carrying out investigations at the shop.

One woman living close to the scene said she was woken up by a knock on the door from police shortly before 6am.

“They said the shop had been ram-raided and a neighbour had called it in,” she added.

In a statement, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "Officers are appealing for information following reports of a burglary in Whitefield. Police were called to reports of a burglary at a shop on Bury Old Road that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday 5th July 2023.

"The shop had its windows smashed with money and stock stolen. CCTV enquiries are still ongoing.

"Anyone with any information is asked to call 101, or 0161 856 7628, quoting crime reference number 425 of 05/07/2023. You can also report information via www.gmp.police.uk or through the independent charity Crimestoppers - anonymously – on 0800 555 111."