More than £1,000 of cigarettes were stolen today after a ramraider smashed his way into an off-licence in Rayleigh.
A witness saw a green Fiat Tipo smash into the store's front window in The Chase. A man entered the shop before leaving with cigarettes.
It is estimated more than £2,000 damage has been done to the building and £1,200 cigarettes were taken.
The ramraider is white, in his late 20s, 6ft tall and stocky. He was wearing a dark parka-type jacket. Witnesses should call Rayleigh police on 01268 775533.
Published Friday, January 17, 2003
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