Ram raiders cause thousands of pounds worth of damage in Tesco ram raid

Tesco Express in Penn Road, Wolverhampton, was targeted at around 4.30am this morning with what was believed to be an angle grinder.

They tried to steal cigarettes, but left without them after the angle grinder failed. A white van was driven into one of the windows, smashing the pane and allowing the thieves into the store.

Staff at the shop estimated that between £15,000 and £20,000 worth of damage had been caused.

Deputy manager Jessica Fairfull said that staff and shoppers had been left in deep shock that the store had been targeted once again.

She said: "It's the third time that it's happened here. I think the last time was about a year ago and there was another not long before that.

"They tried to break in at about 4.30am and tried to steal the cigarettes, but they didn't manage to get them.

"Everyone I've spoken to is quite shocked that it has happened.

"I'm just glad that it happened when nobody was here so no-one was hurt."

Ms Fairfull believes the store thief detection spray may have gone off, as the tills were wet, which could in turn lead to the culprits being caught.

She added: "The police have finished investigating and the window is getting boarded up."

Anyone with information should contact West Midlands Police on 101.