Police hunt for men who stole cigarettes from Preston tobacco shop
POLICE are searching for seven men who broke into a Melbourne shopping centre and stole a large amount of cigarettes. Investigators have been told the group of men, who had hooded tops covering their faces, broke into the Murray Road shopping centre in Preston at 2.20am. The offenders targeted a tobacco shop within the centre and loaded the stolen goods into a silver car before driving off. Police are appealing for witnesses and are keen to speak to the driver of a white van that was seen in the car park at time of the incident. Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au
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