Bailiffs change the locks on Birmingham shop giving two week warning
Eat4Less has operated at 108 Corporation Street, next to the Oasis Market at Priory Square, since at least 2011.
Now the takeaway, known for its paninis, baked potatoes and burgers, has shut.
Read more: The 'cheap and cheerful' Birmingham greasy spoon to visit now Morrisons Cafe is closing
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The sign, posted by Parkinson Bailiff Services Limited, reads: "The locks on these premises have changed on the instruction of the landlord.
"Please note - it is a criminal offence to force entry into these premises."
It continued: "The locks on the property have now been changed."
Further details reveal that Eat4Less had two weeks, until April 4, to arrange to collect belongings from the unit.
It adds that if the items aren't collected it reserves "the right to dispose of the goods as we see fit, pursuant to the Torts (Interference With Goods) Act 1977."
Eat4Less previously had a branch on New Street in the city centre but that branch is also closed.
It's been a difficult week for businesses in the Dale End side of town.
On Tuesday, March 25, retailers at Priory Square were given 'ten minutes notice' before being closed due to 'health and safety checks'.
A further update on when businesses might reopen is due early next week.
We'll provide more information as we get it here on the website.
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