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Rachel Clark

Police appeal after Perth city centre newsagents broken into

A newsagents in Perth city centre has been broken into.

Two men were spotted on CCTV hiding in a doorway in King Edward Street, before breaking into the shop on South Street.

Alcohol and tobacco were stolen during the raid, which took place in the early hours of the morning on Tuesday, March 3.

Police officers investigating the break-in are now appealing to members of the public who may have more information to come forward.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland’s Tayside division said: “Police Scotland is appealing for information about a break-in and theft from a newsagent in South Street, Perth, which happened at about 4am on Tuesday, March 3.

“The shop was broken into by two men wearing all-dark clothing, who were seen on CCTV to hide in a doorway in King Edward Street, before breaking into the shop on South Street through the front door.

“Quantities of alcohol and tobacco were stolen from the shop.

“If you have any information that could assist our investigation, please call 101 or speak with a police officer.

“Also, information can be given anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

“Our reference is incident 0356 of March 3.”

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