The Co-op store at The Gables Shopping Centre in Astley. Picture: Google Maps
TWO masked men burst into a food store on Friday morning and stole a quantity of cigarettes.
Police were called to the Co-Op Food outlet at The Gables Shopping Centre at Stour Road in Astley at around 6.45am.
The shop has sent CCTV footage of the incident to the police.
Both suspects wore balaclavas during the robbery.
A Co-op spokesman said: “CCTV coverage has been shared with the police, who are investigating, and we would ask anyone with information about the incident to come forward.”
If you have any information about the incident contact police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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