A stash of cigarettes were stolen during a burglary at a post office at the weekend.

Police are investigating the incident at Brabourne Lees, near Ashford.

The incident is said to have taken place on Sunday December 18 at a post office in Lees Road where a large quantity of cigarettes were taken.

The suspects broke in by forcing the front door of the post office at 3.06am, took cigarettes from behind the counter and left the premises three minutes later at 3.09am.

Officers investigating the raid believe the suspects may have made off along Lees Road.

Anyone with information are advised to call Kent Police on 01843 222289 or Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 quoting reference number ZY/045862/16.