Intruder causes £1,000 of damage at Burnley hair salon after throwing brick through glass door

The shocking incident happened at the Style Residence in Keirby Walk at around 1am on Saturday.

Angela Caine, who owns the salon with partners Jodie Keenan and Zoe Naughton, was awoken by police at her home at 2-30am, to be told the devastating news.

Angela, who has been at the salon for 15 years said: "It is just so disheartening that this has happened.

"Over the years we have had a number of break-ins but this is the first time anyone has broken in through the front of the salon.

"They were taking a chance as the salon looks onto a busy road and we believe the thief was disturbed by someone."

The thief, who was caught on CCTV, caused around £1,000 worth of damage to the premises which had to remain closed on one of it's busiest days, a blow indeed for the team who had only re-opened their doors on July 4th after the Covid 19 lockdown.

Damage to the till will cost hundreds of pounds to repair and the team will face a bill of around £600 to replace the glass door. The culprit stole £40 in cash.

Angela added: "The drawers on the till were rived open and glass was scattered everywhere.This was really annoying as we usually leave it open with no money in the drawers.

"We don't stock GHD straighteners to sell anymore because of incidents like this."

Angela said that the salon's clients had been very understanding after the trio had to spend Saturday getting in touch with them to rearrange appointments.

She said: "Our clients have all been amazing and supportive of us and I would like to thank them all for this."

Anyone who has any information, or thinks they may have seen something that could help police with their investigation into the break in, is asked to ring 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting crime reference number LC 202008150190.