£900 worth of cigarettes stolen from Portsmouth corner shop as police issue CCTV images of two men
The incident took place late in the afternoon, police have said.
More than £900 worth of cigarettes have been stolen from a corner shop in Portsmouth, say police.
On Tuesday, September 29, a large amount of cigarettes were taken from Top Store in Somers Road, Somers Town. Police have been investigating the incident ever since, and are now turning to the public to help find the perpetrators.
A spokesperson for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said: “Officers investigating a theft incident in Southsea are releasing CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to.
“We received a report that between 4:40pm and 5:10pm on Tuesday, September 29, over £900 worth of cigarettes had been stolen from Top Store on Somers Road.
“We would like to speak to two men who were in the area at the time and may be able to provide us with more information. If you recognise these men or have any information which could assist with our investigation, please report this to us by calling 101 and quoting reference number 44260477605.”
The first man is described as Asian, aged 25-30, 6ft tall with a slim build, curly black hair and black beard, wearing a grey hooded tracksuit.
The second man is described as Asian, aged 27-35, 5ft 8 in tall with a broad build, short black hair and a full beard, wearing a blue shirt and glasses with a transparent frame.
Anyone wishing to contact police with information can call 101, or visit the constabulary’s website to tell them about an existing crime.
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111.