A BUSINESS owner is offering a reward to anybody who helps catch those responsible after a break-in at his store this morning saw expensive equipment reportedly stolen.
Chris Ryu, owner of Dorset Tech, in Newbury, Gillingham, has urged the public to be alert and to keep their 'ears peeled' to help catch the burglars who broke into his store after laptops and iPads have reportedly been stolen.
Break-in on Gillingham, DORSET high street this morning. Stole laptops and iPads. Reward for information that leads to arrest/recovery. More info to follow and yes I'm tired and grumpy today #Dorset @Bournemouthecho @ListenToAlfred @Dorsetecho @blackmore_vale pic.twitter.com/7ToHS9uZ5h
— Dorset Tech - Websites, Apps, Repairs, SEO & #Doge (@dorsettechstem) September 10, 2021
Mr Ryu is now hoping the reward will lead to the capture of those who raided and smashed their way to steal the electrical equipment.
He said in a video on Twitter: "If anybody hears of any laptops being sold - probably cheap - or iPads, give us a shout.
"We will have a reward if we catch the person and get our stuff back.
"Keep your ears peeled."
A spokeswoman from Dorset Police said: "We received a report at around 2.15am on Friday, September 10 of a burglary at Dorset Tech in Newbury, Gillingham.
"There was damage caused to glass in the shop window and a number of laptops were stolen.
"An investigation is underway into the incident.
"No arrests have been made."
It is understood that six laptops and three boxed iPads were reportedly stolen from the shop.
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