THIEVES stole a large quantity of cigarettes from a Co-Op store in Upper Howsell Road, Malvern.

Two men entered the store via the front door on Wednesday, 18 April, activating an alarm between 3.25am and 3.40am.

PC David Wise of Malvern police station said: "The offenders were seen to arrive in a car, which pulled up outside the back door of the shop.

"The men are described as being of medium build and are believed to be white. Both men also wore hoods, jeans and gloves.

"I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident and can offer any description of the car they arrived in, or the offenders themselves, to contact us as soon as possible."

Anyone with information about this incident can call PC Wise on 0300 333 3000, quoting 23N 180412 or contactCrimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.