A Wokingham town centre pub was raided by thieves intent on hitting the jackpot.
The Gig House, in The Plaza, was broken into overnight on Sunday, June 19 and Monday, June 20.
The thieves targeted the pub’s fruit machines, breaking them open and taking money inside.
The pub was closed earlier today to enable Thames Valley Police to investigate and allow the staff time to clear the pub. It is now fully open again.
Wetherspoon spokesman Eddie Gershon said: “Someone broke into the pub through the middle fire exit door smashing the glass.
“Two fruit machines have been broken into and monies stolen.
“The area was left in a mess.
“Police forensic team came to the pub this morning and the pub remained closed until the officers had carried out their investigation and the area cleared up.
“The pub is now open once again.
“Although this is upsetting for the pub and its staff, the main thing is that no one was injured as a result of the incident.”
If you have any information about the incident you can call the 24-hour Thames Valley Police enquiry centre on 101.
If you do not want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers (opens new window) anonymously on 0800 555 111. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.
