5k of cigarettes stolen
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Thieves smashed their way into a supermarket before making off
with £5,000 worth of cigarettes.
The burglary took place at a supermarket in Temple Hill Square,
Dartford, on Friday shortly before 1.30am.
The store's entire stock of cigarettes had been taken.
A screwdriver and pickaxe, believed to have been used in the
break-in, were found at the scene.
Officers said it may be linked to 10 others across north and
west Kent since the start of the year.
They have described two men carrying a yellow builder's
merchants bag with cigarettes inside.
The two men are described as well built and between 5ft 8in
and 6ft.
The first suspect wore white trainers, navy Adidas jogging
bottoms, a black jacket and a black mask over his head with black
gloves and grey hood.
The second suspect wore grey or white gloves, a black hooded top
with three stripes down each arm, dark trousers or
tracksuit bottoms with a black mask over his face.
A green Volvo C40, believed to have been involved in the
burglary, was found on fire in Joyce Green Lane, Dartford, at
approximately 2.30am on Friday.
The licence plates had been stolen from Sheridan Court,
Dartford, on Tuesday.
DC Nick Whiteoak, investigating, said: "This was a very
significant break-in with a large amount of cigarettes stolen.
"We are very keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed
anything suspicious in Temple Hill Square on the night in question
or in Sheridan Court on 14th February."
Anyone with information should contact Kent Police on 01634
792166 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.
Monday, February 20 2012
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