15 MAY 2025
15 MAY 2025
A high-street bike shop in Stockton-on-Tees has become the latest victim of a violent ram raid, marking its second burglary in eight months. In the early hours of 12 April 2025, criminals used a vehicle to smash through the shuttered entrance of Skinnergate Cycles, making off with two electric bikes—one of which remains missing.
Despite upgraded security following a previous break-in in August 2024, the thieves once again breached the premises, causing extensive damage. CCTV shows the forceful impact as the shop’s shutter crumples under vehicular pressure—an all-too-common tactic in today’s organised retail crimes.
Don’t Just Rely on Insurance — Strengthen Your Protection
Whilst many assume insurance will cover the losses, Skinnergate Cycles now faces thousands in uncovered costs. After the first burglary, their insurance excess rose from £500 to £5,000—and their premiums increased by another £2,000. Faced with even higher quotes from alternative insurers, the owners have been forced to absorb the full cost of the most recent incident.
“Popular comments are ‘never mind, the shop has insurance’—but we don’t, not really,” says the owner. “Our excess is now £5,000, and there are other damages not covered at all.”
This real-world example highlights the urgent need for physical protection—not just paperwork.
Ram Raid Prevention Starts with the Right Security Doors
At Warrior Doors, we specialise in steel doors and security solutions engineered specifically to withstand ram-raid attacks. Our doors are tested to LPCB standards (LPS 1175) and are used by high-value retailers and critical infrastructure across the UK.
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Other high-profile raids reinforce the trend:
In all these cases, better security infrastructure could have made the difference. That’s where Warrior Doors comes in.
Robberies Using Mopeds and Vehicles Are on the Rise – Is Your Security Up to Date?
Across the world, criminals are increasingly using mopeds and vehicles to target high-value retail stores. Now more than ever, businesses must ensure they have the latest security measures in place.
Warrior Doors provide Vehicle Mitigation Technology designed to stop ram raids in their tracks. Watch how one of our clients successfully withstood a nearly 2,000kg Land Rover attempting a ram raid – and failed. Click here for the video
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