Popular Nottingham pub re-opens after an intruder broke in overnight
A pub in Mapperley had to close its doors for almost two days after an intruder broke into the building.
The popular Mapperely based pub, Copper closed unexpectedly on Monday, July 17 after a break-in occurred in the early morning. The pub usually opens at 9am serving breakfast, lunch and drinks.
In a statement on Facebook the pub said: “Sadly we experienced a break-in that happened in the early hours of the morning that has impacted us today.
“I would just like to say a massive thank you to my team for the support and for helping with the clean up to get back Copper to the place we love. Also a massive thank you for your understanding, support and kind messages we have received.”
Coppers has two locations, one in Mapperely and the other on Goldsmith Street in the city centre. It’s part of the Red Cat Pub Company who have multiple businesses across the UK.
Copper Mapperely confirmed in the post the police had been on the scene. The team wrote on Facebook: “ Sadly we experienced a break in that happened in the early hours of the morning that has impacted us today. Nottinghamshire Police has been out and currently on site lifting prints and the glazers are on site too. we are happy to be back open today from 6.15pm for drinks only.
“I would just like to say a massive thank you to my team for the support and helping with the clean up to get back copper to the place we love. Also a massive thank you to you for your understanding, support and kind messages we have received .”
Inspector Steve Dalby, neighbourhood policing inspector for Nottingham South, said: “Police were called to the Copper Café, in Woodborough Road, Mapperley, at around 7:40am on Monday, July 17, following reports of a burglary overnight.
“We have attended the venue and are analysing CCTV footage and carrying out a number of lines of inquiry. The force treats every report of burglary, on businesses or homes, with the utmost seriousness as we understand the impact it can have on victims.”
The pub, on Woodborough Road, reopened for drinks only at 6:15pm on Tuesday evening.
*Nottingham World reached out to the Red Cat Pub Company and Copper Mapperely.