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' SWANSEA CITY RAM RAIDED '

Wed Dec 21, 2016 7:38 pm

' SWANSEA CITY RAM RAIDED '

Swansea City FC

A Swansea City club shop has been targeted in a ram raid
The club say that the shop will be closed for the day

BY JASON EVANS & RUTH MOSALSKI

WEDNESDAY 21 DEC 2016


The Cwmdu store has been closed


One of Swansea City's shops has been targeted by thieves in a ram raid attack.

It is believed a large quantity of club merchandise was stolen in the incident at their Cwmdu store.


Officers from South Wales Police are urging anyone with information about what happened - or anyone who is offered Swans items for sale - to come forward.

The club said home and away kits has been taken, along with goalkeeper shirts and clothes from its blue leisurewear range

The shop - on Cwmdu Industrial Estate - is closed today while damage to the building is repaired and police carry out their investigation. It is expected to re-open on Friday.

It is not yet clear what type of vehicle was used in the attack

Our #Swans Cwmdu Store has been closed temporarily due to a break-in. https://t.co/9mul409npT

— Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) December 21, 2016


In a statement the club said: " Swansea City's Cwmdu store has been temporarily closed following a break in.

"A large number of stock has been stolen, and supporters should be aware of anyone selling our home, away and goalkeeper kits, along with the blue leisurewear range.

"This has forced us to close the store, but we hope to be open again on Friday following police investigations.

The club apologised to fans for any inconvenience the closure may cause.

A police spokesman said: "Police are appealing for information following a burglary at the Swansea City FC Shop in Cwmdu industrial Estate, Gendros.

"Police believe a vehicle was used to ram-raid the shutters to gain entry.

"If you have any information, or have been offered Swansea City FC merchandise, please call police."

Can you help? Call South Wales Police in Swansea 101, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111 quoting 1600490779
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Re: ' SWANSEA CITY RAM RAIDED '

Wed Dec 21, 2016 7:51 pm

When they find out what is in there, they will return it :ayatollah:

Re: ' SWANSEA CITY RAM RAIDED '

Wed Dec 21, 2016 8:58 pm

Charlie Harper wrote:When they find out what is in there, they will return it :ayatollah:



PMSL :lol: six finger mittens :santa:

Re: ' SWANSEA CITY RAM RAIDED '

Wed Dec 21, 2016 9:01 pm

That's what they were doing- taking the stock back!

Re: ' SWANSEA CITY RAM RAIDED '

Wed Dec 21, 2016 9:12 pm

Can you ram raid with a caravan?

Re: ' SWANSEA CITY RAM RAIDED '

Wed Dec 21, 2016 9:34 pm

They caused £30,000 worth of improvements :laughing6:

Re: ' SWANSEA CITY RAM RAIDED '

Wed Dec 21, 2016 10:04 pm

It was just probably Leighton James reversing after six litres of scotch. For breakfast.

Re: ' SWANSEA CITY RAM RAIDED '

Wed Dec 21, 2016 10:06 pm

GrangeEndStar wrote:It was just probably Leighton James reversing after six litres of scotch. For breakfast.



:laughing6:

Re: ' SWANSEA CITY RAM RAIDED '

Thu Dec 22, 2016 12:27 am

Nathan Dyer, perhaps? Hes got a history, must be a prime suspect.

Re: ' SWANSEA CITY RAM RAIDED '

Thu Dec 22, 2016 3:29 am

That's the only way that they can move any stock

Re: ' SWANSEA CITY RAM RAIDED '

Thu Dec 22, 2016 4:30 am

GrangeEndStar wrote:It was just probably Leighton James reversing after six litres of scotch. For breakfast.




Or they just signed Ross McCormack?!?! ;) :laughing6: :laughing6:

Re: ' SWANSEA CITY RAM RAIDED '

Thu Dec 22, 2016 9:16 am

That report has'nt told the full story, the car with it's occupants were accidentally locked in the store, they were trying to get out. :lol: :lol: