The SPAR on Stanwell Road had an attempted break on the evening of Wednesday August 14, 2024.

The attempted break in took place at quarter past midnight and the culprits broke down the door but did not gain entry.

Mark Trounce, owner of the store said: "I had just shut the door and they were trying to break in. I ran out and they ran off as soon as they saw me."

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He added: "It has changed now they are completely brazen about it. Last summer someone came in and picked something up, walked out and just shrugged.

"We had a break in last year where they smashed through the window door and stole vapes, alcohol and scratch cards."

A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: "We received a report of an attempted burglary at quarter past midnight on the August 14. The door was damaged but no entry was gained."

The news of the break-in comes after an off-licence in Penarth, N&S Stores, said they were 'shocked' by three recent incidents of anti-social behaviour last week. 

The incidents of theft and anti-social behaviour took place on Monday 19, Thursday 22, and Friday 23 of August between 7pm and 8pm.  

The store owners said: “On Monday we did try to stop them, but they took a bottle of Sourz on their way out.  

“On the Thursday they took two bottles, and, on the Friday, they took three bottles of Sourz."

The shop owners found a bottle of Sourz nearby that appeared to have been smashed on the ground. 

“On one of the occasions one of them picked up a tub of chewing gum and threw them at us. 

“They will think it is a joke until someone takes it seriously – regardless of their age they know what they are doing."