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Waitrose supermarket in Stourbridge targeted by thieves stealing copper pipes

Metal thieves struck at Waitrose in Stourbridge swiping copper piping from the branch.

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A large amount of copper piping was stolen as thieves struck inside the supermarket.

The raid thought to have happened in the early hours of Monday when the shop was closed.

Police have launched an investigation.

The shop on Market Street, which is part of the Ryemarket shopping centre, was back open as normal yesterday although sales of some chilled foods were restricted.

West Midlands Police spokeswoman Sharn Braich said: "Police were alerted to the theft of a large quantity of copper pipes from the Waitrose store in Stourbridge on Monday, February 20.

"It is believed the theft may have taken place in the early hours.

"Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101."

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