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29/06/2011
Cigarette Stocks Stolen In Newtownabbey
What's been described as a "substantial quantity" of cigarettes has been stolen from a shop in Newtownabbey.
Police in the area said they are appealing for information following the burglary at a grocery store in the Kings Crescent area on Monday night.
A PSNI spokesman said: "Sometime between 10pm last night (Mon 27 June) and 6am this morning (Tues 28 June), thieves entered the premises by forcing the shutters and the front door.
"They stole a substantial amount of cigarettes with an estimated value of several thousands of pounds. They are believed to have made off in the direction of the primary school in the Kings Way."
The spokesman added that anyone who witnessed the robbery or who noticed any unusual activity in the area is asked to contact police at Newtownabbey on 0845 600 8000. Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(DW/GK)
Police in the area said they are appealing for information following the burglary at a grocery store in the Kings Crescent area on Monday night.
A PSNI spokesman said: "Sometime between 10pm last night (Mon 27 June) and 6am this morning (Tues 28 June), thieves entered the premises by forcing the shutters and the front door.
"They stole a substantial amount of cigarettes with an estimated value of several thousands of pounds. They are believed to have made off in the direction of the primary school in the Kings Way."
The spokesman added that anyone who witnessed the robbery or who noticed any unusual activity in the area is asked to contact police at Newtownabbey on 0845 600 8000. Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(DW/GK)
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