Two burglars reportedly made off with hundreds of pounds worth of goods and wrecked a mobile phone shop in Oldham over the weekend, just weeks after it suffered a similar incident.
On Sunday (October 22) at around 3am, CCTV footage shows two people in balaclavas ripped through the shutters at the Phone Hub on Peel Street.
Photographs of the aftermath reveal the pair caused extensive damage to the shop front, shutters and windows.
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The gadget and phone shop was also trashed inside as expensive items were pulled from the shelves and left scattered over the floor.
The window is also completely smashed with a large hole in the side.
The owner said a handful of mobile phones were taken during the burglary, between £200 to £400 a piece, as well as various accessories.
The shop is currently in the midst of determining how many items were stolen but said it is now facing a bill to repair the damages and replenish the stock.
It's not the first time the store has fallen victim to thieves, either.
In August this year, the shop claimed a man walked into the shop in broad daylight and during business hours to take two iPads from the shelves.
The man also seemingly had an accomplice waiting outside.
The owner, who did not give his name, said people have been inclined to steal from the shop since the street was "closed" during the pandemic.
He explained: "It's very quiet. At nighttime, it's very quiet.
"Before, the road was open and people were coming in all the time and I think that's the reason."
He also said the incident has left him "really struggling", particularly as he's had to close for the last few days to make the repairs.
Now, the shop is appealing to the public to try to help trace the two people responsible.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed the force attended the scene at around 2.40am on Sunday, October 22, after receiving reports of a burglary at the premises.
Officers then attended and secured the scene.
Enquiries are currently ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting log number 416 of 22/10/23.
Alternatively, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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