Munroe supermarket break in

“Not only are businessmen in danger, but they are being put in expense, because we have to spend money to take out extra security measures. Crime is really getting out of hand,” said Mohammed, in a conversation with Newsday.

Mohammed told Newsday yesterday that at about 4.10 am, relatives living above the supermarket heard a loud crashing noise. When they checked, they saw men running out of the building with electronics, televisions and surround sound systems.

The police were immediately contacted and a party of officers responded, but not before unknown persons made off with tens of thousands of dollars in items and cash.

Newsday understands that CCTV footage has been handed over to investigators for review, in an attempt to get further clues as to the culprits of the early morning burglary.

Mohammed said that his supermarket had been in the area for more than 26 years.

He said it was the first time in recent times that his business had been broken into. His supermarket opened an hour later than it would usually open because of the break in, but he said that he would continue business, because persons in the area depend on him to supply foodstuffs, which they would definitely need during the holiday season.

Investigations are continuing.