Appeal for information following Gillingham shop burglary

Information is being sought by officers following reports of a break-in at a supermarket in Hempstead, Gillingham.

The incident took place at around 1.55am on Sunday 2 February 2020 at the Co-op in Hempstead Road.

It is reported that two men forced open the entrance door before breaking open a cabinet inside the store and stealing a large quantity of cigarettes.

Suspect descriptions

The suspects are believed to be white, one of slim build and wearing a black hooded jacket, woollen hat, black trousers and black trainers with white soles and white flashes on the side.

The other is of a larger build and was wearing light blue jeans, white trainers, a navy blue puffer jacket and a black deerstalker-style hat.

They may have been travelling in a vehicle, possibly a white Volkswagen Polo or Golf.

Can you help?

Anyone with any information regarding this incident is urged to call the Medway appeals line on 01634 792209, quoting reference 46/20261/20.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111, or by using the online form.