The raid took place in the Market Place in Keswick. Photo: Bob Smith/grough
Police in Cumbria cautioned outdoor enthusiasts not to be tempted to buy suspiciously cheap clothing they may be offered.
The warning came after a Keswick store was ram-raided at 4.45am on Sunday, and thousands of pounds-worth of outdoor gear stolen.
Cumbria Constabulary said a dark-coloured Citroën Picasso reversed into the shop door and a quantity of branded clothing was taken.
Among items taken in the raid were Rab jackets in a variety of colours; blue and black Montane Jackets; Montane long-sleeve t-shirts in marine and cosmos, and Berghaus t-shirts in black, grey, blue, green and red.
Police said the car may have a damaged window. It is also believed that the alleged offender was responsible for the removal of a wooden footpath sign with ‘Little Braithwaite ½ mile’ lettering.
Temporary Detective Sergeant Jim Grattan said: “This burglary targeted a local clothing shop, and thousands of pounds worth of stock was taken. We are appealing to anyone with any information regarding this incident to please get in touch.
“We would also like to appeal to anyone who might be approached to purchase these items to decline and get in touch. Purchasing stolen goods is an offence, and if an offer seems too good to be true it probably is.”
Anyone with information is asked to email Cumbria police or call police on 101 and ask to speak to DC 2002 Gilmour. Alternatively members of the public can contact Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
A Piglit
17 May 2017All these brands are now scrote fashion wear more than outdoor equipment.
Gwen
17 May 2017Rotten luck in the shop. Sorry to hear this.
Gwen
17 May 2017I would not turn my nose up at these brands. I love Rab and Montane. They are the very thing for the outdoors. I have Rab down sleeping bag and jacket that have lasted me for 17 years and are still fantastic. And Montane walking trousers that are great and stand up to lots of wear and tear. I hope that the thieves are caught and the goods restored to the shop.
madcarew
17 May 2017Shame, hope the shop gets back on its feet quickly; and the Constabulary apprehend the culprits.
SH
22 May 2017Very sad to hear about the robbery. I really hope these low lives are brought to justice as it's not just financial loss but the emotional and mental cost that is hard for the shops. Regarding kit and its wearers, I've used Berghaus, Montane and Rab kit for a number of years and in various mountains and hills of the UK and USA in every season. Certainly not fair to call it 'scrote wear' (certainly haven't seen those brands being worn in my city), although 'scrote' does appropriately describe the thieves...!
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25 May 2017For fast and light Montane are probably one of the best out there, regularly use their Minimus trousers and Mountain Jacket and I've found them both exceptional. Got one of the new(ish) Rab Cirrus insulation jackets for xmas and I've been similarly impressed. Both quality brands.