Springhead ram raid

Date published: 30 January 2018


Six offenders in a stolen green Vauxhall Astra used it as a battering ram to reverse into the shutters of a shop in Springhead three times before smashing through in the early hours of Tuesday (30 January).

The offenders stole cigarettes and cash before making off in a white Vauxhall van driving to the end of Carr House Road and onto Den Lane.

Officers were on the scene within minutes and a police dog was utilised but the offenders had made good their escape.

The green Astra estate car was stolen from the Stalybridge area and it was left at the scene.

Officers will be conducting CCTV and house-to-house enquiries and the vehicle will be the subject of a full forensic examination.

Do you live in the area? Did you witness anything around this time?

If so please ring 101 quoting Police log number 107 30/01/18.