Renewed call for Triangle CCTV

Owners at Triangle antiques shop Track 21 Interiors have put up a reward for information following an overnight burglary.

 

Windows were smashed and stock taken from the shop in the early hours of Monday (Feb 1).

"Somewhere between 3.35 and 3.49, some vile excuse of a human broke in to our lovely, family run, closed shop and stole stock. Stock which is probably to decorate their bedroom," wrote owner Kerry Amies on the business's Facebook page.

A mannequin that had been sitting on a chair in a window display, and which was waiting to be collected by a courier for someone's birthday present, was snatched, while other more valuable items nearby were ignored.

"This, for many small businesses could be the final kick in the stomach after what has been such a terrible time for many. Luckily we are stronger than that," said Kerry, whose store, like so many others, cannot open currently due to lockdown restrictions.

Track 21 is now offering what it describes as a "£500 personal reward" for "any clear information that leads to finding the person who did this".

There's been a string of Triangle break-ins over the last couple of years: burglars broke in to Il Picchio last September, and the then DIY/hardware shop in July, while the vape shop, Diamond Pizzas, the baker's, a barber's, the bike shop and others have reportedly also been affected.

Ironically Kerry from Track 21 has been campaigning for around 18 months to get CCTV installed given the level of break-ins, following a July 2019 meeting between Triangle traders and council leaders where the issue was raised.

She said she'd be renewing calls to the council and 'Southampton Business Against Crime' to work for a CCTV solution.

Pre-lockdown shot

Previously
Cafe latest to suffer Triangle break-in
Triangle burglars make off with rent cash