Cigarettes and tobacco stolen in Sturminster Newton shop burglary

Police have shared CCTV images of a man they want to trace

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 9th Jan 2025

Nearly £1,800 worth of cigarettes and tobacco have been stolen from a Sturminster Newton shop during a burglary.

The Spar on Station Road has been targeted with police sharing CCTV images of a man they want to trace in connection with the incident.

The break-in happened at some point between 5.30pm on Sunday 24th November and 6.30am the following morning (Monday 25th).

Details have just been released alongside the pictures.

Police Community Support Investigator Amelia Vaughan, of North Dorset police, said:

“An investigation is continuing into the incident and we are now in a position to release CCTV images of a man we’d like to identify as part of our enquires.

“I would ask anyone who recognise this man to please get in touch.”

If you can help with any information about the burglary, or about the man pictured, you're asked to call 101, quoting reference number 55240180970.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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