Thieves stole thousands of pounds worth of cigarettes after smashing their way into a petrol station in Bluntisham.

The incident took place at about 9.30pm on Monday (March 27) at the BP service station, in Station Road.

A spokesman for Cambridgeshire police said: “Once inside, thieves forced open the metal shutters of a cigarette kiosk and stole approximately 400 packets of cigarettes from inside.

“The burglary was caught on CCTV which shows a dark coloured car draw up at the service station and three men in dark clothing and masks get out and carry out the crime.”

According to a spokesman, the value of items stolen came to about £4,000.

The spokesman added that officers were keen to trace a dark-coloured car, possibly a BMW 1 series, thought to be involved in the incident, as well as three men.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident 624 of March 27. Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.