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Sheffield menswear store Harrison to close after ram-raids | Sheffield menswear store Harrison to close after ram-raids |
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A designer menswear shop is closing down after being targeted by robbers six times in four months. | A designer menswear shop is closing down after being targeted by robbers six times in four months. |
Harrison, in Sheffield, stocks brands including Paul Smith, Hugo Boss, and streetwear brand Stone Island - popularised by rapper Drake. | Harrison, in Sheffield, stocks brands including Paul Smith, Hugo Boss, and streetwear brand Stone Island - popularised by rapper Drake. |
It has been broken into four times and been ram-raided twice since December. | It has been broken into four times and been ram-raided twice since December. |
Owner John Harrison, who opened the shop in 1987, said he can no longer cope with the "continued emotional turmoil and financial loss". | Owner John Harrison, who opened the shop in 1987, said he can no longer cope with the "continued emotional turmoil and financial loss". |
The store, on Eccleshall Road, is set to close on Sunday. | The store, on Eccleshall Road, is set to close on Sunday. |
'Incessant' | 'Incessant' |
"Some of the coats we are selling are around the £800-£1,000 mark," Mr Harrison said. | |
"Most of the high-end brands that we stock have unfortunately been stolen, we are at the closing days of what stock we've got left. | |
"It's madness, how we have been targeted so many times, it's unbelievable." | |
The latest attack took place on 14 March, when ram-raiders broke through the shutters and stole clothing. | The latest attack took place on 14 March, when ram-raiders broke through the shutters and stole clothing. |
Mr Harrison said: "Since 8th December we have had six serious robberies, one which was cutting a massive hole in the building - it has just been incessant and enough is enough really. | Mr Harrison said: "Since 8th December we have had six serious robberies, one which was cutting a massive hole in the building - it has just been incessant and enough is enough really. |
"We feel we just can't continue under those pressures." | "We feel we just can't continue under those pressures." |
More stories from around Yorkshire | More stories from around Yorkshire |
He has urged anyone with information about the robberies to contact police. | He has urged anyone with information about the robberies to contact police. |
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