Burglars allegedly threatened police and damaged officers’ vehicle as they fled the scene of a supermarket break-in.
Police were called to the Tesco Express store at Thornhill Road in Warminster, at around 12.40am on the morning of Monday, November 6, after an alarm was activated at the shop.
Officers arrived at the scene but were reportedly threatened by suspects at the rear of the store, who then caused damage to a police vehicle before fleeing at speed in a black Audi, towards Masefield Road.
A pursuit was authorised but the vehicle was lost before officers could apprehend the suspects.
Enquiries are still ongoing to determine if anything was stolen from the store.
Det Insp Darren Ambrose, of the Wiltshire Police Burglary Unit, said: “We are working extremely closely with bordering forces as we continue with our enquiries today and would urge anyone who may have seen or heard suspicious activity in the area, or anyone with dash cam, CCTV or doorbell footage from the local area to get in touch immediately.”
Anyone with information relating to this incident has been urged to call 101 and quote crime reference number 54230117242.
Alternatively, information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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