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Antiques Shop Raided: Thieves Knew Their Targets
11 Jan
Summary
- Antiques shop suffered significant impact from a burglary.
- Thieves smashed the door and cabinets, causing £500 in damage.
- Burglars were in and out within minutes, suggesting prior scouting.

Lock House Antiques, located near Daventry, experienced a significant break-in on January 3rd. The owner, Beth Walton, described the "huge impact" the crime had on her business, which has been operating for nearly three years.
The thieves targeted the shop around 10 PM, smashing the door and cabinets to steal high-value items. The incident has resulted in an estimated £500 in repair costs for the damaged door and display units.
Walton indicated the perpetrators acted with precision, suggesting they had scouted the premises beforehand. The burglary also led to a temporary closure for clean-up, affecting trade.




