As stated by Detective Sarah Harper - Invercargill CIB:
Police are appealing to the public for information following a burglary in Waikiwi, Invercargill this morning.
It happened around 5.15am at a supermarket on North Road.
Initial enquiries have determined that the offenders have used a vehicle to force the front doors of the store open, and taken a large amount tobacco and cigarette products, before fleeing in the vehicle.
Police would like to hear from anyone who may have information about this incident, or about people who may have an excess amount of tobacco or cigarettes, or anyone who has been offered tobacco or cigarettes.
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