Fratelli in Watford burgled for second time in six months

Fratelli's owners are fuming after the town centre Italian was targeted for the second time in six months at around 10.30am this morning (September 14). 

The criminals broke three locks to get in before stealing £500 of alcohol and £100 cash.

Damage was caused to the back door. Picture: Rron Aliu (Image: Newsquest)

Restaurant manager Rron Aliu said they also tried to break into his neighbour’s business at around 4.30am.

Police were called after Fratelli staff arrived for work and realised what had happened.  

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Mr Aliu said: “We all feel really annoyed.

“It is the second time it has happened. The first time was about six months ago.

“Since then, we put more locks on.

Damage was done to the fire door. Picture: Rron Aliu (Image: Rron Aliu)

“But they went to the back of our restaurant where our emergency exit door is and they completely broke the hinges off.

“They also broke three locks that we had on the door.

“We could see on CCTV, one came inside and another person stayed outside.

“They took alcohol, money and they ended up leaving with a lollipop as well.”

Police said they are investigating and have asked anyone with information to contact 101 quoting crime reference 41/74215/22.

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