Officers believe that the same group of people have broken into the garden centre on multiple occasions
There have been three thefts from Pugh’s Garden Village in recent weeks (Image: Richard Swingler)
A popular garden centre has been targeted by a string of break-ins in which hundreds of pounds worth of goods have been stolen, police have said. Officers are investigating three thefts from Pugh’s Garden Village in Radyr, Cardiff, in the last four weeks.
Police believe that the same group of people are responsible for the thefts. Items taken from the garden centre include plants, compost, and hosepipes.
As well as the Radyr store Pugh’s Garden Village has a site in Wenvoe in the Vale of Glamorgan. Never miss a Cardiff story by signing up to our daily newsletter here.
The garden centres have become famous for their Christmas shops which get more popular year on year.
A statement from South Wales Police reads: “South Wales Police is investigating three thefts from Pugh’s Garden Centre in the last four weeks.
“The same group of people are believed to be responsible for stealing hundreds of pounds worth of items including plants, compost, and hosepipes.
“We recognise that being a victim of burglary is traumatic, whether it’s your home, business, or workplace, and we are making extensive inquiries to identify the thieves.
“We also people to be vigilant of anyone seen hanging around businesses or retail premises during the early hours of the morning.
“If anyone is seen acting suspiciously please call police immediately on 999.”