Burglars smashed their way into a Plymouth Morrisons store during a dawn raid that left the shop ransacked and staff facing a major clean up job.
Police were called after two offenders smashed a window to get into Morrisons Daily on North Prospect Road at around 4.50am this morning, December 11.
Once inside they carried out a frantic search before making off with a large haul of cigarettes vapes and alcohol.
The value of the stolen items is still being assessed but officers have described the quantity taken as 'significant'.
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said:
"Police are investigating a burglary at a Plymouth store this morning, December 11.
"Two male offenders smashed a window to gain entry to Morrisons Daily in North Prospect Road around 4.50am.
"They carried out an untidy search before stealing a significant quantity of cigarettes, vapes and alcohol.
"Officers are appealing for information and for any witnesses to contact them."
Anyone who can help the investigation is asked to contact Devon and Cornwall Police quoting crime reference 50250316338. Information can be reported online or by calling the non emergency number 101.
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