Sheffield Go Outdoors wall breached in suspected ram raid
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A Go Outdoors store on John Street in Sheffield suffered major structural damage after a large hole was smashed through an exterior wall in the early hours of 22 August. South Yorkshire Police treated the incident as a suspected ram raid, with the breach leading into a storeroom containing boxed merchandise.
Several police officers attended the scene, while witnesses reported seeing a man on the roof and around a dozen officers present. Police and the retailer investigated, but no detailed official account was issued on those responsible, any arrests, or whether goods had been stolen.
- Sheffield Go Outdoors wall breached in suspected ram raid
- Police attended; no arrests were confirmed
- It was unclear whether merchandise was stolen
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Go Outdoors is a UK retailer that sells equipment and clothing for camping, walking, cycling and other outdoor activities. Its Sheffield branch is on John Street, close to the city centre and several major sports and retail venues.
A ram raid is a theft or attempted theft in which a vehicle is driven into a building to force entry, often targeting shops with stock that can be removed quickly. Police usually investigate the damage, any possible theft and evidence such as vehicles, CCTV footage and witnesses.
South Yorkshire Police is responsible for policing Sheffield and the surrounding county. The company that operates the store may also assess the damage, check its stock and work with police while the site is made safe.
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Originally published by The Star (Sheffield) as “Huge hole smashed through Sheffield business’s wall in suspected ‘ram raid’”.