THREE lorryloads of whisky were reportedly stolen during a break-in at a distribution centre.
XPO Logisitics’ depot on Leacroft Road in Birchwood was targeted by burglars on the evening of last Tuesday, October 20.
Cheshire Police have confirmed that a ‘large quantity of alcohol’ was taken by the offenders, with the vehicles involved having been later found abandoned in the Rochdale area.
A force spokesman said: “At 6.30am on Wednesday, October 21, police received a report of a burglary at storage unit on Leacroft Road in Birchwood.
“The burglary involved the theft of three HGVs and trailers with a large quantity of alcohol reported to be inside.
“It is believed to have occurred between 9.30pm and 11.15pm on Tuesday, October 20.
“All three HGVs and one trailer were located a few hours later at an industrial estate in Middleton.”
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Cheshire Police on 101, quoting incident number IML832823, or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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