Leyland tapas restaurant Med 3 latest victim in local business burglary spree

A Leyland restaurant is the latest to fall victim to a burglary spree targeting local businesses.

Town tapas restaurant Med 3 was targeted overnight with the intruders snatching all bottles of spirits, as well as a tablet computer and phones.

A police spokesman said: “We received a report of a burglary from a premises on Hough Lane, Leyland shortly before 10.45am today (Monday, August 17).

“Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information that could assist those enquiries is asked to call 101 quoting log 0378 of August 17.”

Sharing the news on their Facebook page, they said: “Unfortunately it looks like MED3 Leyland has fallen victim to the latest round of business burglaries. We sadly were broken into overnight last night.

“We are currently dealing with the situation and working with the police. If anyone in the local area noticed anything suspicious, or has CCTV / Dashcam/doorbell footage from around the restaurant, please get in touch with us or the police.

“We would really appreciate you sharing this post to help us reach more people.

“Thank you to everyone for your support and understanding.”

Med 3 said it plans to open as normal tomorrow (Tuesday). The restaurant does not open on Mondays.

Business burglary spree

It’s the latest in a string of recent break-ins targeting businesses in the South Ribble area. Most of the burglaries have occurred around Bamber Bridge, where two people were caught on CCTV forcing their way into a number of pubs, restaurants and shops.

The same pair appear to have targeted the Dog House bar (CCTV footage in video player) and Big Sandwich shop in Station Road in the early hours of Saturday, August 8.

Bamber Bridge F.C. was also recently targeted, with thieves forcing their way inside at around 3am on Wednesday, August 5.

Two people were captured on camera smashing windows to break into the club’s premises in Brownedge Road. They stole an empty cash till, which was found discarded nearby. Lancashire Police attended and said an investigation was underway.

Police statement

In response to the ongoing burglary spree, Lancashire Police said officers are “actively investigating these reports and are following a number of lines of enquiry”.

A spokesperson for the force said: “You might have seen some posts on social media over the last few days about a number of business burglaries in Bamber Bridge.

“We are aware and we wanted to let you know what we are doing about it. Officers from our neighbourhood policing team are actively investigating these reports and are following a number of lines of enquiry.

“They are collating evidence, carrying out house to house enquiries, reviewing CCTV footage, and engaging with local businesses to identify and obtain any additional footage which may assist the investigations.

“We know that these types of incidents can cause concern within the business community and we want to reassure you that enquiries are ongoing.

“To help protect your premises, ensure doors and windows are secure, review CCTV and alarm systems, remove valuables from display where possible, and make sure external areas are well lit.

“Please continue to report any suspicious activity to us by calling 101 or reporting online here.

“If a crime is in progress, always call 999.”