Tobacco was stolen during an early-morning raid at a Co-op store in Bristol.
Intruders broke into convenience store in Princess Victoria Street, in Clifton, at around 12.45am on Monday (February 1).
The shop was unable to open in the morning as usual after the break-in, but was planning to welcome customers back later in the day.
A spokesman for Co-op said earlier: “There was an incident at our Clifton store in the early hours of this morning while the store was closed for the night.
“Intruders had entered the store and, we appeal for anyone who may have seen or heard anything to come forward.
"The store is closed temporarily to allow police to investigate and for repairs to be carried out, and will re-open later today to serve the community.”
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An Avon and Somerset police spokesman said: “We are investigating a burglary that happened at a convenience store in Bristol at about 12.45am this morning (Monday 1 February).
“Tobacco was reported stolen from the Co-op store, in Princess Victoria Street.
“CCTV enquiries are ongoing and the neighbourhood team will be conducting additional patrols in the area.
“Anyone who saw what happened, or people acting suspiciously in the area, is asked to call 101 and give reference number 5221022082.”
