Largs crimes: Businesses targeted in attempted break-ins

Halliday's Chemist and Superdrug, both in Aitken Street, were targeted.

An attempt was made to burst through window at Superdrug (Image: Newsquest)

David Boyle, owner of Halliday's Pharmacy said: "We are open for business this morning after an attempted break-in.

"They smashed the window pane in the door and someone who lives nearby was woken up by it and basically they looked out the window and clocked them and they did a runner when they realised they were being watched.

Smashed - Window broken at door panel at Hallidays (Image: Hallidays Chemists)

"The window was smashed and glass was everywhere but there was no other damage, and we are open for business as normal.

"They also attempted to get into Superdrug but their window didn't break.

"That is now several busnesses in the town that have been targeted and it is not good at the moment. 

"Police are starting their enquiries and fingers crossed they will find somebody."

Last Monday evening, Oaks vets were broken into on Lade Street with a window broken and substantial damage.

Referring to that incident, Sgt Mark Semple, North Ayrshire Locality Policing, said: "Around 1250am on Tuesday, May 9, we received a report of a break-in at premises in Lade Street, Largs. Our enquiries are continuing into this incident and any one with information should speak to local officers or contact 101 with reference number 0116 of May 9."

Police have been contacted about last night's incidents.

A spokesperson said: "

A Police Scotland spokesperson said : “Around 1.15am on Monday, 15 May, 2023, we received a report of an attempted break-in to a shop premises in Aitken Street, Largs. Enquiries are ongoing.”