Four businesses burgled at Felixstowe seafront complex

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 11:34 · Archive

Four businesses at a Felixstowe shopping complex were burgled before 7.30am on Wednesday, forcing a restaurant to close.

Four businesses at the Beach Street shopping and entertainment complex in Felixstowe were burgled in a single incident before 7.30am on Wednesday, forcing a restaurant to close. The burglar climbed over a metal fence before targeting the Latin American diner La Casa Latina, art studio AllShapes, clothing store Preloved Reloved Suffolk and a fishing tackle unit. The shutter at the front of La Casa Latina was forced open during the break-in.

Cash was stolen from tills, though owner Charles Manning said the money taken was mainly till float. He noted that 95 per cent of payments are now card only, and signs have been posted warning that no money is kept on site anymore. La Casa Latina said on Facebook the break-in 'really affected us' ahead of the winter months, but the business planned to reopen on Thursday after repairs.

Manning said this was the first burglary at the site in seven years and that it was not a high-risk venue. However, he said the complex would potentially consider installing more external CCTV and security lighting following the incident. Suffolk police asked anyone with information to contact them, quoting reference SC-21102026-39.

How it is being reported

• Burglars strike four businesses sees venue consider CCTVCharles Manning, who owns the Beach Street shopping and entertainment complex in Felixstowe, said there would be a security review following break-ins.East Anglian Daily Times · 23 Oct, 11:00
• Burglars strike four businesses sees venue consider CCTVCharles Manning, who owns the Beach Street shopping and entertainment complex in Felixstowe, said there would be a security review following break-ins.Ipswich Star · 23 Oct, 11:00

In this story: Charles Manning · Beach Street · Felixstowe · La Casa Latina · AllShapes · Preloved Reloved Suffolk · Suffolk Police

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