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.
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