WARNING after handbag smash and grab in Birkdale Village

19th August 2019

Police are investigating a smash and grab robbery at Birkdale Mews last night, Sunday 18th August.

A car parked near to the row of shops was targeted in a suspected smash and grab robbery.

Around 7pm a group of hooded males smashed the window of a car belonging to one of the premesis owners before snatching a bag filled with expensive items.

Any witnesses should call 101 immediately.

This is the second theft at the news in recent months after a businessman found he had been raided overnight.