Fireworks stolen from Salisbury business

Wednesday, 16 November 2022 00:00

A large number of fireworks were stolen from a Salisbury business in the lead-up to bonfire night.

The fireworks, along with three fire extinguishers, were stolen from the building opposite the entrance to the Tesco car park on Southampton Road.

Wiltshire Police have released a statement and have appealed for information:

"We are appealing for information following a burglary at a shop in Salisbury.

"Between 4.40pm on October 30 and 9.50am on October 31, offenders forced their way into the Fireworks Store in The Bourne Centre and caused damage inside.

"A large number of fireworks were stolen during the burglary as well as three fire extinguishers.

"We’d like to hear from anyone who was in the area between late afternoon on the 30th and early hours of the following morning.

Anyone with information should call 101 and quote crime reference number 54220114845.

Alternatively, call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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