Police are investigating after four men were filmed – stealing a cafe’s door handles. The Crafty Egg in Redfield, Bristol, was targeted hours after opening for the first time on October 12.
CCTV footage shows a group men who staff say took ‘ages removing the handles, despite having a power tool’.
Police have confirmed they are investigating the incident and have urged witnesses to come forward. The cafe, on Church Road, took to Facebook to share screenshots of the men thought responsible.
It said: “Unfortunately, after our soft launch last night in Church Road, some individuals came by and strangely, stole all the door handles from our venue. They didn’t cover their faces and took ages removing the handles, despite having a power tool.
“If anyone recognises them, please contact us or the police with their details. We can share the crime reference number. We’re confident they’ll be found using this and other footage from very nearby.”
An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: “We received a report yesterday [Monday] that four door handles had been stolen from the front door of a business property in Church Road in the Redfield area of Bristol.
They said the incident took place ‘between 12.40am and 1.25am on Saturday, October 12, and inquiries are ongoing’.
They added: “If you were in the area at the time and saw anything saw suspicious or have any other information which could help our investigation, please call 101 and quote reference 5224271166.”