Thieves target Cumnock shoe factory

Nov 6 2009 by Lisa Boyle, Ayrshire Post (main ed)

A REWARD is being offered after the shoe factory in Cumnock was raided three times in a month.

The Mansfield Shoe Group premises in Craigens Road, Cumnock, was broken into twice last weekend and once earlier last month.

The company have put up a £200 reward for information that leads to the conviction of those responsible.

The most recent break-in occurred on Sunday, October 25, at around 6.20pm.

Thieves also broke in the previous morning at around 2.25am.

A number of distinctive and valuable items were taken, including Radley bags without the dog tags and CiaCia purses and clothing.

Police are keen to obtain any information that anyone has.

Anyone who has been offered any of these items should contact police immediately.

Any information can be given anonymously via Crimestoppers.

Alternatively contact PC Craig Gilmour or PC John Hurren at Cumnock police office on 01290 306600.