Southsea Shop Smash & Grab: Police Hunt Ciggie Thief
Police are on the hunt after a brazen burglary at Albert Food Store on Albert Road, Southsea. The raid happened between 3am and 4am on Wednesday, October 12.
Thief Makes Off With Bags of Cigarettes and Phone Cards
The crook broke in and made off with hundreds of pounds’ worth of cigarettes and phone cards. Officers are now desperate to track down a man caught on CCTV.
Suspect Description Released
They’re looking for a man in his 30s, about 5ft 6ins tall, medium build, and described as Turkish or Kurdish in appearance.
PC Ian Swan said: “The offender has got away with hundreds of pounds worth of cigarettes and phone cards. I would like to speak to anyone who recognises the man in the CCTV, or anyone who has been offered cigarettes or phone cards for sale, which they think could have been stolen. I would urge anyone with information to contact us and speak to us in confidence.”
