POLICE have raised concerns over a store in Whitley after it has been alleged it sold stolen alcohol.
Officers have made an application to review the licence of the Whitley Local store on Basingstoke Road.
This could result in the temporary or permanent suspension of the alcohol licence at the premises.
The store is currently open from 7am to 9pm Monday to Saturday, and 8am to 9pm on Sundays.
The application, which can be viewed online, was made by Gary Clarke on behalf of the Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police.
It states: “Thames Valley Police submit this application for review in order to address the failure of the premises licence holder to promote the licensing objectives via their insufficient measures to ensure due diligence and promote the licensing objectives.
“The wholesale purchasing of stolen goods including alcohol, by the Premises Licence Holder/DPS and staff members at this premises is alarming and steps need to be taken to safeguard the local community.”
A public consultation into the review closes on Tuesday, May 28. Comments, which are public, can be made by emailing: licensing@reading.gov.uk.
The Local Democracy Reporting Service has attempted to contact the store for comment.
