Thieves steal £10,000 worth of cigarettes from Telford store
Burglars escaped with cigarettes worth £10,000 after breaking into a Telford store overnight.
Police are seeking witnesses following the raid on the Co-op in Wrekin Drive, Donnington between 10.50pm last night and 5.40am today.
Thieves gained entry by forcing a door to the premises and then forced four internal doors as they carried out a search.
Police Constable Dan Follows, the investigating officer, said the offenders also cut the phone line and destroyed the intruder and fire alarms. More than £4,000 damage was caused.
"They forced their way through a number of doors to reach the tobacco display area. All the cigarettes of various brands valued at about £10,000 were stolen."
He appealed for witnesses to come forward if they saw any suspicious activity in the area by calling Donnington or Malinsgate police stations on 100. Information can also be given to the anonymous Crimestoppers charity by calling 0800 555 111.
It's thought the burglars loaded their haul into two vehicles parked nearby in James Way before making their getaway.
