Car drives into Perth Farmfoods supermarket window in attempted break-in

An appeal has been launched after a car drove into a Perth supermarket in an attempted break-in.

The incident occurred at around 3.45am on Sunday, at a Farmfoods store on the city’s Crieff Road.

The car deliberately drove into the front of the shop, breaking the window and leaving the building extensively damaged.

Police said it then drove off in the direction of Fues Road, and are appealing for anyone who may have information about the incident to come forward.

They are also looking for the occupants of two other vehicles – a light coloured five-door saloon car and a small silver hatchback – which were with the suspect vehicle. All three drove off towards Fues Road.

Constable Darren Stewart, Perth Police Station, said: “For whatever reason, the occupants of the car did not exit their vehicle and enter the store before driving off.

“Our concern is not only about what has happened, but also for the welfare of the occupants of the car as the impact would have been significant and they may have sustained injury.

“We believe that there were another two other vehicles, a light coloured five-door saloon car and a small silver hatchback, with the suspect vehicle. All three cars drove off from the car park towards Fues Road.

“On checking CCTV there are a few taxis and members of the public seen driving or walking by at the time. I am keen to hear from them, especially if any of the taxis have dash-cam footage from the area or anyone who may have information that could assist our investigation.”

Details can be passed to police via 101 by quoting reference number 1148 of Sunday, July 23 when calling. Alternatively, Crmestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.