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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