A shoplifting raid took place at the Sainsbury’s store on The Broadway in Stanmore this morning, just minutes after it opened.
The incident was reported on social media shortly after 7am, with witnesses saying alcohol and beauty products were stolen by the suspects.
A Sainsbury’s spokesperson said, “Police attended an incident at our Stanmore store this morning and we are supporting them with their investigation.”
The Metropolitan Police confirmed the incident in a statement: “On Thursday, 29 May at 07:20hrs police were called to reports of shoplifting at a store at The Broadway, Harrow. The suspects left the shop while the caller was reporting the incident to police. Officers attended the scene and are carrying out further enquiries. There have been no arrests at this stage.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact police via 101 or report anonymously to Crimestoppers.
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