Co-op store in Rickinghall broken into by raiders who steal cigarettes

Raiders have struck at a Co-op store in Rickinghall taking a “large amount” of cigarettes.

It took place at some point between 1am and 3am today, Thursday, May 18, at premises on The Street.

They broke into the store via a rear door and stole a large amount of cigarettes from behind the checkout, damaging the shutters in the process.

Three offenders were believed to be involved – all were wearing dark clothing.

One had a light coloured backpack and wore a white face covering; a second wore a light coloured hood and was carrying a crowbar and wore a mask and the third wore a camouflage  design hood and a white face covering.

All three appeared to be carrying bed sheets or duvet covers to make off with the stolen property.

Enquires are on going and anyone who knows who was responsible or saw any suspicious activity should contact Bury St Edmunds police, quoting crime number: 37/28658/23

Website – http://www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us/existing-report-update

Phone – Call 101.

Crimestoppers – Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org