Theft of Cigarettes and E-cigarettes worth over £18,000 in UK

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Dec.12.2023
Theft of Cigarettes and E-cigarettes worth over £18,000 in UK
Caitlin store in Northamptonshire, UK, robbed of over £18,000 worth of cigarettes and disposable e-cigarettes; police investigating.

According to Northants Telegraph on December 11th, a store in Kettering, England, had cigarettes and disposable e-cigarettes worth over £18,000 stolen.

Theft of Cigarettes and E-cigarettes worth over £18,000 in UK
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The Northamptonshire Police have launched an investigation into this theft case. A spokesperson for the police stated, "Two individuals entered a convenience store in Brackley through the roof and stole cigarettes, as well as disposable e-cigarettes, with a total value exceeding £18,000.

 

The police believe that the man in the photo may possess information that could assist in their investigation, and are urging him or anyone who may know him to come forward and make contact.

 

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