Gang of supermarket raiders snatch cigarettes and empty tills

POLICE are hunting raiders who broke into a supermarket in Totton and stole a quantity of cigarettes this morning (Tuesday).

Hampshire Police confirmed officers were called at 3.45am following the break-in at Morrisons in Spruce Drive.

A force spokesperson told the A&T: “Entry was forced to the front of the store [and] a quantity of cigarettes were stolen.

"Tills were also taken but it’s not believed at this stage that cash was stolen.”

A spokesperson for Morrisons said it could not comment on the matter, due to it being a police incident.

The supermarket was open for business this morning despite the raid.

Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting crime reference number 44190138847 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.