CIGARETTES, alcohol and cash were stolen after thieves broke into a New Milton shop.

A front window of Bashley Village Stores was smashed between 12.15am and 12.40am on Saturday, June 15.

The thieves snatched a tobacco goods valued at around £5,000, as well as half a dozen bottles of spirits worth around £100.

They also forced their way into the store’s post office counter, where the tills were locked overnight, and stole around £300.

Attempting to enter the post office cubicle via a glass partition they caused extensive damage but were unable to smash through.

The shop re-opened, however the damaged post office counter was due to remain closed for at least a week after the break-in.

Anyone with information can contact the police on 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.