Lancashire Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward regarding the theft of thousands of pounds worth of tobacco products from a Tesco HGV that was en route to Blackpool.
According to a police statement, the incident occurred at around 10am last Friday on the A585 Fleetwood Road.
At some point between the Shell Garage close to Greenhalgh Lane and the Windy Harbour lights, the driver of the Tesco HGV stopped to let a vehicle turn. It is thought that the truck’s trailer was then broken into via the back doors.
Thieves stole thousands of pounds worth of cigarettes and tobacco. Officers are asking anyone who was travelling in the area and saw what happened to get in touch.
Commenting on the theft, DC Eleanor Jewell from Blackpool CID said:
“The thieves had the audacity to break into this wagon whilst it was on its way to drop off stock to Tesco, on a really busy road. Someone must have seen something. If you think you witnessed the incident unfold, or you have any dash cam footage, please get in contact.”
Those who do have information about the incident can call 101 quoting incident reference 394 of May 14th. Alternatively, you can email 8060@lancashire.police.uk or contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 and crimestoppers-uk.org.
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