Break-in at Walsall engineering business caught on CCTV

CCTV footage released by the firm after thieves broke into the premises

An engineering firm in Walsall have released CCTV footage after a break-in at their business premises.

EWL Engineering Ltd, on Hall Lane, Walsall Wood, were broken into on Saturday, December 17, at around 10pm. The thieves gained entry to the building through a metal shutter by using what they think was a hammer. The two men also kicked one of the doors in at the premises.

Break-in at Walsall engineering business caught on CCTV © Copyright Jurek and Trish Sienkiewicz and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence

The pair scoured the building, turning the office inside out but left with nothing after noticing CCTV cameras, which they attempted to smash up.

The engineering company had CCTV cameras installed at the business recently due to a previous break-in.

In October 2016, the business was broken into by four thieves who managed to get away with thousands of pounds worth of stock, including engines and motocross bikes, so the business owners tightened up security at the premises with the installation of a new CCTV system, as well as other new security measures.

No arrests were ever made after the first break-in and the thieves caused over £20,000 worth of damage to the building’s roof.

Upon seeing the CCTV cameras, the thieves tried to smash the cameras but only managed to push them into the roof, so they ran off empty-handed, pulling down the broken shutters as they left.

The company also had new sensors installed at the premises, which sets off an alarm when one is triggered and alerts the police immediately.

When the police arrived, the shutters had been pulled back down and no sign of a break-in was clearly visible.

One of the suspects was described as having rather distinctive facial features, so the police are hoping someone will recognise him from the CCTV footage, along with his accomplice.

Anyone with information is being urged to contact West Midlands Police on 101.

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