Break in at Cowdenbeath supermarket - cigarettes stolen

Cowdenbeath Police officers are investigating the large scale theft of cigarettes from Morrison’s Supermarket situated at the Raith Centre in Cowdenbeath yesterday.

Police officers were called to the premises about 11pm last night and found that the thieves had made off with a large quantity of cigarettes thought to be valued at over £4000 whilst the premises were closed for the night.

Chief Inspector Ross Bennet said: "We're using all available means open to us to trace those responsible, treating this as a major enquiry whilst liaising with retail premises in the area. We are keen to here from anybody who may have seen any suspicious activity in the area of the supermarket about 11pm on Thursday night. Indeed I would ask the public to report any suspicious activity us at any time of the day or night, we will respond. 

"If you can assist us please phone 0845 600 5702 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where you may be eligible for a reward."