Leyland Italian Antonello's latest to be targeted in months-long burglary spree

An Italian restaurant in Leyland was burgled at the weekend.

Antonello's in Hough Lane is the latest business to be targeted in the town in recent weeks.

Thieves forced their way inside at around 3.40am yesterday (Sunday, April 26), smashing the glass front door and stealing the till.

It’s the latest in a series of burglaries targeting local businesses in recent weeks. Last month, at least nine others were burgled in the early hours, including takeaways, charity shops and cafes.

A police spokesperson said: “This was reported to us yesterday morning. Entry gained by smashing glass front door. The till was stolen.

“Any witnesses/info, please call 101 – log 0414 of April 26.”

Posting on Facebook, the restaurant said: “Unfortunately we had break in this morning around 3.40am.

“Thankfully nobody was injured as I hope all the staff were in bed at that time!

“I’d personally like to say a massive thank you to everyone that has reached out and asked if we are okay. We will be open from 4pm today (Sunday, April 26)”.

Earlier this month, the Post spoke to a Leyland takeaway owner who said he was left 'heartbroken' after becoming the latest victim in the town’s ongoing burglary spree.

Other burgled businesses include:

- Costcutter and Chegg's, Golden Hill Lane - early hours, March 9

- St Catherine’s Hospice, Sumner Street - early hours, March 9

- Panda House Chinese, Preston Road - early hours, March 11

- Golden Star, Leyland Lane - early hours, March 16

- GRILL 5, Towngate - early hours, March 16

- Burgers Inc, Chapel Brow - early hours, March 29

- Peppers Grill, Leyland Lane - early hours, March 30.