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Cafe calls for more support after sixth break-in

Charlie Taylor
Presenter, BBC Radio Somerset
Kelly Withers
BBC News, Somerset
BBC Tilly Yong is sitting outside the Shed cafe in Taunton. She is wearing a grey T-shift with The Shed written on it. She is also wearing a necklace.BBC
The Shed co-owner says staff tips were stolen in the latest break-in

The co-owner of a cafe broken into six times in three years has said she hopes new security measures will make a difference.

The Shed in Goodland Gardens, Taunton had its windows smashed and £25 stolen - including staff tips - in the latest incident on 5 June.

Co-owner Tilly Young said: "It's a dark area at night, it's an area of anti-social behaviour. There's no CCTV and recently the street lights have been off."

Taunton Town Council said it was "sorry" to hear about the break-ins and "the issue with the lighting in the area has now been rectified".

The picture shows the front door of the cafe in Taunton boarded up.
Thieves smashed windows during the sixth break-in at the cafe in three years

Ms Young added: "I think people are under the impression there's money on site. The past few times they've taken petty things like cold drinks and ice-creams, but they have caused damage inside."

The building is owned by Taunton Town Council and the cafe has asked the authority to help with security measures.

Ms Young said: "They are making an effort, they're installing a new camera in front of the shop for us. We have definitely seen a difference after this incident."

The picture shows the outdoor of The Shed. The walls are white and there are grey frames around the windows. There are benches and chairs outside.
The Shed's co-owners have called for more support with security measures

Taunton Town Council said: "We're very sorry to hear about the recent break-ins at The Shed in Goodland Gardens.

"We have invested in CCTV in the town centre, but unfortunately an electrical fault with the national grid prevented it being used on this occasion.

"The issue with the lighting in the area has also now been rectified."

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