Two men arrested after medication stolen in Shrewsbury burglary
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of burglary after several Shrewsbury businesses were hit in one night, including a pharmacy.
Several boxes of medication were stolen from Rhodes Pharmacy on Claremont Bank at 4.30am on Wednesday, while other businesses on Butcher Row, Shoplatch and Market Street were also targeted in attempted break-ins around the same time.
West Mercia Police is appealing for information and has arrested two men from Shrewsbury in connection with the incidents. They remain in custody.
Detective Sergeant Ben Docherty said: “I would ask the public to be mindful if they are offered any form of prescription drugs, where they are not sure where it has come from, as it can be extremely dangerous to take medication that has not been prescribed to you by a doctor.
“If you are offered medication that has not been prescribed please report it to us.”
Anyone with any information or footage of the incidents is asked to visit westmercia.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/ quoting reference number 39i or 40i of February 16.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers. You can contact them online or by calling 0800 555 111.
