Car torched after Bridgewater supermarket ram-raided

A luxury car erupted in flames overnight – shortly after a Bridgewater supermarket was ram-raided – and police are investigating a possible link. Watch the video.

A thief is on the run after ram-raiding a store before robbing it at Bridgewater.

The car crashed into the doors of a supermarket on Mount Barker Rd about 4.30am, causing the alarms to go off.

When police arrived they found significant damage to the front doors of the shop and multiple phones stolen.

Police are investigating if a car fire and a Coles supermarket break-in at Bridgewater are linked. Picture: Tom Huntley

The incident was caught on CCTV, police say.

A short time later, police responded to a car fire further up the road.

The blaze was quickly contained but the Mercedes, which had been abandoned, was badly damaged.

The burnt-out Mercedes was found near the Bridgewater Inn on May 17. Picture: Tom Huntley

Police are investigating a possible link between the ram-raid and the torching of the car. Picture: Tom Huntley

No arrests have been made. Picture: Tom Huntley

Police are investigating links between the car theft and fire, and are yet to find the suspects.

Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

It follows a similar incident last month which saw thieves crash into Cellarbrations Blackwood before robbing it of alcohol.

Cellarbrations at Blackwood was ram-raided before being robbed. Picture: 7 News

Following the robbery, thieves also torched the suspect vehicle.

No arrests have been made in either incident should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.