Charity cash stolen in early-morning break-in at Ladbrokes in Cowdenbeath
ByCraig Smith
Kris Miller, Courier, 23/12/13. Picture today shows the Ladbrokes shop on Albert Street, Dundee after a man was convicted of holding up the bookies earlier this year.
Police in Fife are appealing for witnesses following a break-in at a betting shop in Cowdenbeath in the early hours of Thursday morning.
The incident happened around 5am today at the Ladbrokes store on the High Street.
After the premises was entered, a cancer charity collection bucket was stolen from inside and officers are now urging anyone who can assist with their inquiries to come forward.
It is not yet known how much had been taken, but Detective Inspector Des FitzGerald, from Dunfermline Police Station, urged people with information to come forward.
“At this time we are trying to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident as well as the number of individuals involved,” he said.
“I would ask that anyone who believes they may have seen any suspicious activity in the Cowdenbeath High Street area between 3am and 6am on Thursday 11th February to contact police immediately.
“In addition, anyone with information that can help us identify those responsible should also get in touch.”
Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or alternatively, the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Charity cash stolen in early-morning break-in at Ladbrokes in Cowdenbeath
