Dudley shop front destroyed in ram raid prompting police appeal

Emergency services rushed to the scenes of The Straits, Lower Gornal, just before 2.20am on January 31, to reports of a vehicle entering a shop front on the street. 

In CCTV images, a group can be seen entering the shop, however, it is understood that they left empty-handed. 

Investigators are now asking for anyone with information to contact them directly. 

A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "We're investigating following a ram raid at a store on The Straits, Lower Gornal, at just before 2.20am today (31 January).

"A group entered the shop but it's understood they fled empty-handed. We're reviewing CCTV and carrying out other enquiries to identify who was involved."

Images from the scene show police vehicles parked next to the store, with the damage to the shop front visible.

Anyone with information can contact West Midlands Police via the Live Chat service on their website, or by calling 101, and quote 20/130094/25.