Raiders failed to steal cash and booze during late night Wigan Tesco break-in

The doors were prised open and shutters forced at the Tesco Express on Gidlow Lane, at around 11.30pm on Sunday September 24.

A crew from Wigan fire station were the first emergency services on the scene because the burglary had triggered the “smoke cloak” security system inside the store which in turn set off the fire alarm.

When they got there they found signs of the break-in and evidence that attempts had been made to get at the contents of the tills and booze cabinets but it later emerged that nothing was taken.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “At around 11:25pm on Sunday September 24, officers received reports of a burglary at a premises on Gidlow Lane in Wigan.

“It is understood around two suspects were at the scene and subsequently made off after committing the offence.

“No arrests have been made at present and inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”

Anyone with information is asked to ring police on 101 or the freephone Crimestoppers line anonymously on 0800 555111.