Police have issued an appeal for information
A popular bar and restaurant has been forced to close after it was broken into in the early hours of Sunday.
Barcode, in Rodney Road in Newport, had to cancel all its Sunday bookings as a result of the incident. CCTV footage shared online shows three males using a large metal canister to smash two external doors.
Police confirmed they stole a number of items including alcohol.
A spokesman for Barcode posted on Facebook on Sunday: “Unfortunately, due to a break-in by three individuals early this morning, we will be closed today. CCTV footage will follow soon.
“We are currently trying to contact everyone who had a booking with us and sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused.
“It’s incredibly frustrating. Both doors have been smashed and we’ve lost stock that had been prepared for today along with a full day of trading.
“Sundays are incredibly important to us as a small independent business and situations like this impact far more than people might realise. Losing today’s earnings will have a real effect on us.
“All of this… for a few bottles of alcohol.
“We will be back open on Wednesday at 5pm as usual.
“Thank you for your understanding and we appreciate your support.”
A spokesman for Gwent Police said: “We received a report of a burglary at a commercial property on Rodney Road, Newport at around 7.55am on Sunday, April 19.
“Three unknown men have allegedly broken into the property in the early hours of the morning and taken a number of items including bottles of alcohol.
“Inquiries are ongoing and if you have any information that could help please contact us via our website, 101, or direct message us on social media quoting 2600119717 .
“You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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