Six trailers containing alcohol have been stolen from Wincanton in a raid that saw a security guard attacked. At approximately 1am on Sunday 3 August, six Wincanton trailer units full of alcohol were stolen from the group's depot in Corby, Northants. Northamptonshire Police believe at least eight people were involved in the robbery the guard was assaulted in the staff toilets by two
men who tied and gagged him.
Wearing dark clothes, including black ski masks and gloves, the two offenders had northern accents and may have been from Liverpool. Five trailers had blue curtains and one had green, however none had company markings. It is believed that four of the tractor units the offenders took with them were white, and the remaining two were a dark colour.
Although Wincanton confirmed that the guard was released from hospital and is recovering, Detective Inspector John Fox stressed: "We need to find these lorries as soon as possible." Anyone with any information should call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or Northamptonshire Police on 0845 3700 700.
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