Isle of Wight Co-op store closed after burglary in Shanklin

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Police were called at 10.53pm last night (Sunday, February 25) to reports of a burglary at the Co-operative store on Landguard Road in Shanklin.

A spokesperson told the County Press that investigations are ongoing.

Signs of forced entry at the Shanklin Co-op store (Image: IWCP)

The store remains closed this morning, with a police presence at the scene and the area cordoned off.

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It is the third Co-op store to be broken into this month after shops on Sandown High Street and East Cowes' York Avenue were also hit.

Two men charged in connection with the Sandown burglary were released on bail.

If you have any information which may assist police investigations, contact 111 and use crime reference number 44240082956.

A further Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police update is expected later today.

More to follow.